With the holidays around the corner, we’d like to share a bit of cheer and a little something to help with your 2025 hiring goals. We’re offering a $400 holiday discount (per ticket) on our upcoming Foolproof Hiring Virtual Workshops, happening on: December 11, 2024 (9:00am – 4:30pm CT) January 15, 2025 (9:00am – 4:30pm CT) This workshop, conducted via Zoom, is built to give you the practical skills and confidence to hire high performers – those who not only excel in their roles but strengthen your team’s culture. You’ll walk away with tools and strategies to make each hiring decision a stronger one. Head to https://hubs.la/Q02Y_cTm0 and apply coupon code TGHOLIDAYDISCOUNT at checkout to secure your discount. *Offer expires 12/20/2024. Happy Holidays, The Team at Topgrading, Inc.
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