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In the Spotlight – Learnings from a new entrant in a senior HR position

Aaron and Annette from the Guild of HR Professionals talk to Darren Cornish of Aviva about his transition in to the world of HR and the challenging first year he had in the function. They also discuss the value of peer-to-peer networking groups and the Guild’s leadership programme.

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