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All Things HR and Manufacturing with TriNet’s Kristin Russum

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 12 Jan 2021 · 42m

What this episode covers

Kristin Russum, Director of Human Capital Services at TriNet, discusses HR strategies tailored for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses. She emphasizes the importance of succession planning, distinguishing between 'good' and 'bad' turnover, and the critical role of managers in employee retention. Russum also advocates for a holistic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), arguing that it drives productivity and innovation when supported from the top down.

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