On this episode of The Staffing Show, Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, talks about the growth and exciting developments in the company over the past 12 years. She talks about the specialized focus of ALKU and how the company places consultants in specific areas including healthcare, IT, life sciences, technology and government. She also reflects on the company’s philosophy of hiring entry-level talent and her own life lessons in viewing confidence as a buildable skill.

Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, on Specialized Staffing

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Leah Bourdon, VP of Talent at ALKU, on Specialized Staffing

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