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"I look forward to us continuing to nurture compassion, empathy, and respect for one another as we work towards rebuilding our economy and empowering the diverse and resilient workforce of the future."
— Irina Novoselsky, CEO, CareerBuilder
In this special quotes series edition of the Power of Ideas, thought leaders across industries reflect on the past several months and look to the future as they respond to the question: What are you hopeful for in 2021?
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