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News & Events Mar 8, 2023 SHRM NJ Presentation: Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” | Presented by Paul Gillard PhD of Transformation Associates, Inc. and Valerie Santanasto/ Lurdes Borges of dancker Read More

LEARN MORE Central New Jersey Paul Gillard, PhD President Transformation Associates, Inc 908-31 9-6939 PGillard@TransAssoc.com Related Service Offerings Strategic Planning Executive Coaching Building High-Performing Teams Facilitation Remote Management Training New Ways Of Working Policy Development SHRM Presentation: Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” - March 8, 2023 Valerie, Lu and I appreciated the opportunity to share our thoughts on Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” with you. We appreciated the active engagement and participation throughout the session. ​ Use the buttons below to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help you and your team. We look forward to hearing from you. Contact Us Schedule Call With Paul Download Presentation

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News & Events Mar 8, 2023 SHRM NJ Presentation: Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” Designing Workspaces That “Work And Are Worth The Commute” | Presented by Paul Gillard PhD of Transformation Associates, Inc. and Valerie Santanasto/ Lurdes Borges of dancker Read More

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