What HR investments are non-negotiable for you, even in a tight budget year?

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Chief People Officer in Miscellaneous3 days ago

Leadership Development

Chief Human Resources Officer2 months ago

Hiring the right talent has always got to be the number one HR investment

If you hire right you reduce the risks of every and any problem.

Director of HR2 months ago

Leadership development spend
Investments in AI
Critical talent retention

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Director of HR in Construction2 months ago

Non-negotiables are
- Employee training and development
- Critical talent retention
- Compliance-related
Continuous upskilling and retaining key talent directly protect both security posture and business continuity.

CHRO6 months ago

High talent to value learning

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