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Create a Culture of Employee Engagement
Employee engagement can be ambiguous and tough for employers to fully grasp. By knowing what engaged employees look like, why they matter and how to get them, contractors can have a competitive edge when it comes to recruiting and retention.
By Chris Lennon
May 29, 2018
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by Chris Lennon
Chris Lennon is responsible for ensuring the BirdDogHR Talent Management System meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of its customers. He does this by working directly with customers and partners, identifying key market opportunities, developing product strategies and bringing exciting new products, features and partnerships to market. Chris is an active participant in the talent management community bringing more than 18 years of experience to BirdDogHR. He has presented at numerous industry events and has been quoted as an industry expert in leading publications like Talent Management magazine, CLO magazine, New Talent Times, TLNT and HR Bartender.
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