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John Utzig
Executive Vice President,
Human Resources
John Utzig serves as Executive Vice President of Human Resources for CoAdvantage.
He brings over 35 years of experience in human capital management, aligning people strategies with business goals to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. Prior to CoAdvantage, John held senior HR leadership roles at Kraft Foods and Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America, where he led workforce modernization, succession planning, and business integration initiatives.
John holds a degree in Business Administration with a focus in Human Resources from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater.
From the Blog
Explore leadership insights and HR strategies from John and other CoAdvantage experts
Handling Unprofessional Behavior in the Workplace: A Manager’s Guide
Unprofessional behavior in the workplace is more common than many leaders realize. It can take many forms, ranging from simple ...
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Common Open Enrollment Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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From Perks to Purpose: Using Benefits to Reinforce Company Values
When most business leaders think about benefits, their minds leap to recruitment, retention, and cost control. After all, an ...
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What the Slowing Labor Market Means for Small Business Hiring and Retention
After years of overheated competition for workers, hiring dynamics are finally starting to cool, but not in the way many small ...
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8 Ways Payroll Impacts More Than Just Payday
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IRS Releases Eligible Jobs for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction
When Congress passed the “no tax on tips” deduction in July 2025, one of the biggest questions both employees and employers had ...
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The HR–IT Connection: Why Collaboration is Key to Unlocking ROI in HR Tech
Why do HR and IT need to work together on HR systems? HR-IT collaboration is essential for getting ROI from HR technology ...
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AI in HR: What Small Business Leaders Need to Know Now
The buzz around AI in HR is growing, but for many small businesses, the gap between hype and reality still feels wide. ...
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The Hidden Risks of DIY HR: Why Outsourcing HR Is Often the Smarter, Safer Move for Growing Businesses
Plenty of small businesses try to manage HR on their own. Some use off-the-shelf templates, cobbled-together spreadsheets, or ...
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HR Outsourcing for Compliance Peace of Mind
How does outsourcing compliance and risk management help employers?
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