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After being a stay-at-home mom for several years, Diana Gonzalez decided it was time to go back to work. Before becoming a full-time mom, Diana had worked in the shipping industry. So when it came time for her to find…
Matthew Randazzo didn’t quite know what he wanted his career to be. He had tried many different jobs but had not found professional satisfaction. So he thought it might be time to shake things up. He explained, “I lived in…
For several years, Jamie Thomas lived with her son in Florida and worked as an executive assistant at a marina. While Jamie had a successful career, she was a single mother away from her support system, which wasn’t easy. She…
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Running a small business is challenging — and it doesn’t always offer much stability. That’s why, after over a year of trying to launch his own business, Steve Nguyen decided it was time for something new. “I was running a game development studio but I wasn’t making much money. And then business slowed. It was … Continue Reading
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Building Emotional Safety in the Workplace
This Activity has been PREAPPROVED for SHRM Re-Certification Credits and submitted to HRCI
When: October 15, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
