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

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Director, Learning & Organizational Development in Government25 days ago

Leadership development and career development

Chief People Officer in Miscellaneousa month ago

Leadership Development

Chief Human Resources Officer3 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 HR3 months ago

Leadership development spend
Investments in AI
Critical talent retention

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Director of HR in Construction3 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.

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