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Request a copy of our Recruitment Guide and use it to train your managers on effective and legislatively compliant recruitment processes.
Have us facilitate your next manager’s meeting and come away with an action plan that will keep your team on track and focused.
Contact HR Specialist On-Call to assist you with your specific human resource issue.
Come to our monthly “Thoughtful Thursdays” sessions. One of our Specialist/Senior Consultant presents a workshop on a relevant topic and provides practical advice to participants in attendance. Topics include performance management, terminations, legislation, policies and procedures. Contact us for a list of upcoming topics and to register.
Contact Salopek & Associates using the form below or call us toll-free at 1.877.681.1232 to be connected with a HR Specialist within 24 hours.
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