In this HRchat episode, Bill talks with Ashley Hale, HR Director at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC and President of the Charleston WV SHRM chapter. Listen as Ashley shares some of her experiences as an HR professional over the past fews difficult years. Ashley also offers some of her highlights from the recent SHRM Annual conference in New Orleans.

Ashley manages the people function of the firm, focusing attention on employee relations, recruitment, and overall HR strategy related to the business function.

She is a Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resources Management, holds a B.A. in Counseling from Bob Jones University, and an HR Generalist Certificate from Greenville Technical College.

Listen as Ashley Answers:

• You’ve shared that you are community focused. Can you share how you use your HR passion to give back to the community?
• Why did you become an HR professional?
• What aspects of Human Resources do you enjoy most and least and why?
• What advice would you give to folks seeking a career in HR?
• How has HR changed in the past few years?
• Can you share some of your highlights from the SHRM 2022 Annual Conference and Expo?

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