AP Podcast – Episode 28: Richard Ray from Cedar Fair talks about values, the associate experience and effective succession planning

// 03.13.18

Employee Experience & Leadership

Richard Ray from Cedar Fair joins us for a spirited conversation about The FUN side of HR… leadership, the associate experience, maintaining consistent values, and succession planning.

You can contact Richard at richard.ray@cedarfair.com or visit him on LinkedIn.

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