Module 1

Managing Basic Technical and Environmental Concepts Towards a Circular HRM Model

Before we get into the circular economy principles and circularity in detail, let’s get to know this new economic model that demands to change our economical behavior completely. What is linear if we are talking about a circularity? How to close linear flows? Is it worth it?

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