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In the Spotlight – HR Guild Podcast – Episode 1 – Danny Harmer

by | May 12, 2020

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In the Spotlight – HR Guild Podcast – Episode 1 – Danny Harmer

This first episode of  ‘In the Spotlight’ series featured Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer from Aviva, talking about her experiences during the COVID lockdown of 2020, having joined Aviva during the pandemic.

 

 

 

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