So You Want To Work In HR · 2023-06-22 · 49 min
My guest for this episode is Lauren Davis, an HR professional with a juris doctorate and 15+ years of experience working with clients in multiple industries. She offers a full-suite of HR services to small to mid-sized businesses to help mitigate risk and secure their bottom lines. Lauren has worked both in-house and as a consultant for a large PEO. She has mentored many newer HR professionals to broaden their depth of HR knowledge. If you've ever considered hanging your own shingle and starting your own HR consulting practice, you'll appreciate the gems dropped in this episode. In this episode, Lauren shares: Why she decided not to practice law and pursued a career in HR instead. How she strategically positioned herself for her first HR role. Why she decided to leave a "good job" to do HR her way, on her terms. How she adds value to her clients as an independent HR consultant. Her tailored approach for providing recommendations to clients. The importance of continuous learning and cultivating and leveraging your network.
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