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Oct 2019
37m 39s

Becoming the Sought-After HR Pro

SHRM
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This week we are rebroadcasting our very popular three-part mini-series on business acumen. This is part one of that mini-series and is called Becoming the Sought-After HR Pro and Understanding the Business of Your Organization.A conversation on HR influence with Parker McKenna, an expert with 18-years of experience under his belt. Parker has always taken th ... Show More
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