Human Capital and M&A with Susie Japs

In this episode, we are joined by Susie Japs to discuss human capital and talent management in the M&A arena. Susie Japs is the Managing Director of Wejungo, a consulting firm specializing in talent management & recruiting strategies. For almost a decade Susie has been training small to mid-size businesses on how to hire smart rather than manage tough by connecting their business strategy to their talent needs. Wejungo is one of California's leading consulting firms, specializing in talent strategy and human capital management solutions, partnering with small to mid-size businesses to redefine success and set new standards for a better way to hire and retain great employees. Susie is an expert at guiding small to mid-size companies during unsettling economic times to create strategic people plans in the event they are forced to change the way they do business.

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