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Sophie Jacobs
Sophie is a staff writer at Connecteam, specializing in workforce management, employee engagement, and workplace technology. With a background in content strategy and digital marketing across cybersecurity, SaaS, and business operations, she simplifies complex workplace challenges into actionable insights. Sophie holds a Bachelor's in Communication & English and is passionate about empowering businesses with practical, real-world strategies.
Excel PTO & Vacation Tracker (5 Templates & 1 Better Option)
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How to Start a Staffing Agency (Step-by-Step Guide)
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