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Human Resources, Business Strategy Melissa Ortiz Human Resources, Business Strategy Melissa Ortiz

Challenges and Opportunities with Navigating Talent Management in the Digital Age

The world of talent management isn’t what it used to be—gone are the days of filing cabinets full of resumes and one-size-fits-all career paths. Today, AI is screening candidates, employees are Zooming in from all corners of the world, and HR dashboards are packed with more data than a stock market ticker.

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Human Resources, Workplace Culture Melissa Ortiz Human Resources, Workplace Culture Melissa Ortiz

Creating a Memorable Employee Lifecycle – From Onboarding to Offboarding

Think of the employee lifecycle like a great story—one with an exciting beginning, meaningful character development, and a satisfying conclusion. From the first-day jitters to the final farewell, every stage of an employee’s journey shapes their experience and, ultimately, how they feel about your company. 

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Melissa Ortiz Melissa Ortiz

Employee Engagement Metrics: What You Should Be Measuring?

Your company’s biggest asset isn’t just your strategy or product—it’s your people. Employee engagement is the secret sauce that keeps your team motivated, productive, and excited to show up every day. But here’s the kicker: you can’t improve what you don’t measure.

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Employee Engagement, Talent Management Melissa Ortiz Employee Engagement, Talent Management Melissa Ortiz

Love, Loathe, Learn: A Strategy for Talent Optimization

As organizations strive to align talent with the right roles, ensuring employee engagement and retention has become more crucial than ever. Over the past 17 years, I’ve worked in the realm of talent optimization, and one of the most effective strategies I’ve encountered is a simple yet powerful exercise called "Love, Loathe, Learn"—or as I like to call it, "Yays and Yucks."

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Leadership, Small Business Melissa Ortiz Leadership, Small Business Melissa Ortiz

Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

In the ever-evolving world of small businesses, being a great leader is about more than just crunching numbers and making tough decisions. It's also about understanding and managing emotions—both yours and those of your team. Enter Emotional Intelligence (EI), the secret sauce that can transform your leadership style from good to great.

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The Role of Predictive Index in Managing Team Conflict

Conflict in the workplace is like a pesky mosquito: it’s small, annoying, and can leave a big impact if left unchecked. For small businesses, where every team member plays a crucial role, managing conflict efficiently is vital. Enter the Predictive Index (PI)—a powerful tool that not only adds a professional touch to team management but also brings a bit of fun to understanding and improving team dynamics.

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