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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes. Virtual programs have some definite advantages and organizations are really stepping up their game when it comes to the virtual conference experience. I’ve attended a couple of virtual conferences recently and decided to document my approach. Virtual conferences are not long webinars.
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explores how employees spend their time on the clock and if the standard 40-hour workweek is most effective. Professional development is important. But sometimes as human resources professionals, we’re so focused on employee and manager development that we forget to carve out some time for ourselves.
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