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Feb 2024
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Putting Humanity at the Heart of Work

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In the latest episode of the Now of Work Digital Meetup, Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank welcomed Donald Knight, Chief People Officer of Greenhouse.


Donald is a high energy innovator with a reputation for moving businesses into the future through organizational transformation. He connects with people at all levels of the organization, and is a firm believer in people analytics and cross-functional partnerships. His passion for building high-performance teams and company culture allows him to drive change where it matters.

 

Together they explored the fusion of digital transformation and mental health in today's dynamic workplace. This meetup was a chance to discuss how we can humanize work and make it more meaningful and supportive for everyone. Tune in!

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