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Anne M. Bogardus, SPHR, has more than 20 years of experience working with small businesses developing effective human resource programs. She is the author of two books on human resource management: the previous edition of PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide and Human Resources Jumpstart. She is also co-author of Human Resource Management. Technical Editor Laura Owen, JD, SPHR, GPHR, is VP of Human Resources for Spirent Communications. She has over 30 years of experience as an employment attorney and human resources executive for leading technology companies, including Cisco Systems, Macrovision, and Credence.

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