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HR Full Circle CEO sheds light on how to attract employees in today's labor market | Community Voices

Kelly Gust
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Kelly Gust is the CEO and principle consultant of HR Full Circle

Kelly Gust is the CEO and principle consultant of HR Full Circle. She spoke to Community Voices about her career and how her first job in a bar and grill inspired her to learn about human resources. She also shared best HR practices for businesses and how to hire the best employees in today’s labor market.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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