Human resource practitioners solidify role in Vision 2030

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Human resource practitioners solidify role in Vision 2030

The 250 delegates at the recent Human Resource Management Association of Jamaica (HRMAJ) 44th annual leadership conference agreed that members had a significant role to play in Jamaica realising its goals under Vision 2030. This included developing...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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