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Why Emotional Intelligence Is the #1 Leadership Skill in 2025
Let’s be real. The workplace isn’t getting easier to manage. Between hybrid teams, AI disruption, and rising expectations for inclusion...

Jon Orozco
Jul 243 min read


How to Set Professional Boundaries as a New Manager
New managers often fall into the “too nice” trap. But being overly available, unclear, or conflict-avoidant doesn’t build trust—it builds burnout. This guide breaks down the art of boundary-setting with practical scripts, mindset shifts, and real-world scenarios you can use immediately.

Jon Orozco
Jul 223 min read


What to Include in a Workplace Investigation Training (and What to Avoid)
Not all investigation trainings are created equal. Some teach you how to ask tough questions—others leave you guessing what’s legally sound. In this post, we break down precisely what a credible workplace investigation training should cover—from legal grounding and trauma-informed interviewing to due process and documentation. Plus, what to avoid if you don’t want your process falling apart in arbitration.

Jon Orozco
Jul 213 min read


Cultivating Resilience: Building an Agile Workforce in Uncertain Times
Building a resilient workforce isn't just about bouncing back from adversity; it's about adapting, innovating, and thriving amid challenges.

Jon Orozco
Oct 23, 20242 min read


The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Effective Leadership
Emotional intelligence (EI) has emerged as a critical skill for leaders aiming to inspire, motivate, and engage their teams.

Jon Orozco
Oct 7, 20242 min read


High Turnover Rates: Causes, Solutions, and Strategies to Improve Employee Retention
Losing talented employees not only disrupts daily operations but also leads to increased recruitment costs and decreased morale.

Jon Orozco
Sep 16, 20242 min read


How Virtual CPO Services Can Help Your Company Scale Globally
As businesses scale and expand into new regions, they face many challenges that can hinder growth if not addressed strategically. From...

Jon Orozco
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Unlocking Employee Engagement: A Framework for a Thriving Workplace
The E.N.G.A.G.E. Framework: a practical roadmap for cultivating a thriving workplace where employees feel valued, motivated, and connected.

Jon Orozco
Jul 25, 20242 min read


From Paper-Pushers to a True HRBP (If You Let Them)
Your HR department is like a high-performance sports car. Sure, it can handle the daily commute, but it has much more potential. Too...

Jon Orozco
Mar 4, 20242 min read


Part IV: An HR Tactician's Guide to Strategy
Phase Four: Executing and Adapting the Strategy The final phase of the strategic process involves executing and adapting the strategy....

Jon Orozco
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Part III: An HR Tactician's Guide to Strategy
Phase Three: Specifying your Strategy Type In the previous phase of "An HR Tactician's Guide to Strategy," we explored the fundamentals...

Jon Orozco
Jan 3, 20243 min read


Part II: An HR Tactician's Guide to Strategy
In Phase Two of this series, we dive deeper into the classic strategy fundamentals. Building upon the wisdom of Professor Michael Porter,...

Jon Orozco
Jan 2, 20244 min read


🔥 An HR Tactician's Guide to Strategy 🔥 (1 of 5)
Strategy can be defined in three words: How to Win, because strategy is about winning, whether you define it by making buckets of money.

Jon Orozco
Jan 1, 20243 min read
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