Crysta - The Professional Side

What I do @ ConnectsUs

  • HR research & best practices
  • Create | improve | update HR products
  • Lots of writing!
  • Legislation updates
  • Liaise with legal partners
  • Liaise with customers

Background

Crysta has global HR experience having worked with multinational companies with employees in Canada, Europe and Asia. Prior to joining ConnectsUs, Crysta spent 9 years with a successful high tech company in Vancouver and was an integral part in its growth from 30 to 105 employees. As a sole HR practitioner in the company, Crysta understands pragmatism, and resourcefulness. Most importantly, she understands HR for small business - what works and what doesn't.   

Crysta is CPHR-certified, and when she's not working, can be found raising her family, reading, baking, and staying current in the field of HR. 

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