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Jun 2025
45m 39s

How HR Can Earn a Seat at the Executive ...

CHRIS RAINEY
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Jelena Djordjevic, Chief People Officer at Thumbtack, explains how HR leaders can build strong business partnerships, balance humanity with tough decisions, and prepare organizations for AI-driven transformation while keeping people at the center. 
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