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China Gorman on Professional Development in Human Resources

HR Bartender

I had the opportunity to interview China back in 2009. Gorman] Well, not every HR pro is interested in the conference experience, and not every HR pro has the budget to attend a national or global conference. Organizers need to bring diverse, expert speakers to the stage in short bursts. First of all : content, content, content!

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Q&A with HR Tech Influencer: Brian Sommer

HRExecutive

Register to attend the free Virtual HR Tech Conference here. After the Great Recession of 2009, employers were unprepared for the sheer volume of applicants (and many unqualified applicants) that were seeking new employment. Influencer Brian Sommer, f ounder and president of TechVentive Inc., Different ones! Overall, new, smart (i.e.,

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Payroll Portraits

Collage

Throughout her time working in HR, her interest and specialization in payroll began to grow. When she’s not spending time working with clients, Simrit is usually reading a good book or playing with her child outside in beautiful Victoria, BC. Laine completed her Bachelor of Commerce in HR Management at the University of Guelph in 2009.

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Jorge Sun of LendingFront: “Hire smart and from diverse backgrounds”

Thrive Global

Hire smart and from diverse backgrounds. Thank you so much for your time! Following some time at OnDeck, I returned to the banking world and joined Capital One as Head of Small Business Credit. Being patient is crucial as most sales take a long time from start to finish. I know that you are a very busy person.

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HR Passion Series #9: Featuring Kalli Yaklyvich, Sr. HR Business Partner at River Valley Bank

Kazoo

I’ve had a diverse career path that started in retail, with a couple stops in the education field, and, for the past seven years, HR roles in a variety of industries. Graduating college in 2009 was not the best timing, as we were still in the recession. If you are able to attend that conference then take advantage of it.

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HR Passion Series #9: Featuring Kalli Yaklyvich, Sr. HR Business Partner at River Valley Bank

Kazoo

I’ve had a diverse career path that started in retail, with a couple stops in the education field, and, for the past seven years, HR roles in a variety of industries. Graduating college in 2009 was not the best timing, as we were still in the recession. If you are able to attend that conference then take advantage of it.

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Inside the virtual mirror

HRExecutive

In fact, as I scan the room to read the faces of the people seated around me at the long table—four women with diverse backgrounds and ages—I’m greeted with a menu of microaggression, including eye rolls, side glances and dismissive waves of the hand , almost as if I’m emitting a foul odor that offends them. And it’s a big difference, too.