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The Most Important Part Of Company Culture Is Caring Leadership
The most important part of a strong company culture is having a senior management team that truly cares about employees, and consistently demonstrates that care, because every other aspect of company culture is improved when the senior management team consistently puts people first. In this article, we’ll explore why a caring senior leadership team is so essential.
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