Why is Self-Awareness Important? [Podcast]
On January 31, 2020, Joe Keshmiri and Cyrus Kennedy of XQ Innovation joined ORION to discuss the value of XQ —
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Sparking Growth by Investing in Your Existing People
While most businesses are willing to invest in growth through the implementation of streamlined procedures, new marketing initiatives, or infrastructure
What is Happening to HR?
Human Resources (HR) is at a crossroads. Business leaders and HR professionals understand that disengaged and unhappy workers have a
What is a Chief People Officer (CPO)?
Now, more than ever, employees are demanding a clearer focus on company culture, and a more holistic approach to people
Are you leading or managing? [LinkedIn Article]
Companies hire and promote their employees to management because they believe that they are ready to lead. However, while many
Donald Trump Behavior – A Closer look using DISC and EQ
When it comes to the DISC assessment, there are few better examples of a “core” dominance (D) style than The Donald.
Why Bean Bag Chairs and Beer on Tap are NOT a Culture Fix
Avoid the quick fixes for company culture and instead enact real change with these tips.
Do We Treat Employees Like Machines?
(Part 3 of our series, “Why Do People Hate Their Boss”) Do we treat employees like machines? It’s a question
How Henry Ford and the Machine Metaphor Can Teach Us About Current Employee Engagement Challenges
Part 4 in our series, “Why Do People Hate Their Boss” People everywhere want to be freed from leadership styles
Why Do People Hate Their Boss? (Part 2)
Work environments can become stifling when cynicism and resignation have replaced commitment, energy and imagination, and when employees secretly have one foot out the door.
Why Do People Hate Their Boss? (Part 1)
Many of today’s employees are tech-savvy digital natives who instinctively sense the gap and may even articulate it only to have their observations fall on deaf ears.