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Jess Elmquist

Chief Human Resources Officer & Chief Evangelist
Phenom

Jess Elmquist is a widely sought-after speaker, writer, culture-builder, and strategic business partner. Using his unique perspective, and insight, Jess works with leaders to inspire them to design and deliver breakthrough solutions combining great people and tech solutions. As an organizational psychologist, Elmquist strategizes with other C-suite leaders to understand a company's mission and values, then tailors a talent plan to fit the business’s most critical needs. Over a 30-year executive HR career, Elmquist has interviewed and placed more than 250,000 people in a variety of roles. And he’s just getting started. Elmquist is routinely interviewed by journalists for his insights into the dynamic labor market, and writes a weekly blog based on strategic conversations with HR leaders. He has written for a number of widely-circulated publications, including Fast Company.

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Events featuring Jess Elmquist
Events featuring Jess Elmquist