AJ Cheponis
Navigating the Hidden Perils of Hiring: A New Lens for Talent Acquisition
The emotional weight grows heavier with each failed hire, a relentless cycle of disappointment that erodes your optimism, bit by bit.
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AJ Cheponis
- 4 days ago
- 4 min
Mastering Effective Communication: The Importance of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach
Top-down communication can be extremely effective—when done properly.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 21
- 3 min
The Alchemy of Leadership: Why the Golden Rule is Dead and What’s Taken its Place
Leadership is not for the weak-hearted; it’s an emotional, psychological, and strategic labyrinth.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 19
- 3 min
Maximizing Your Talent: How Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) Can Boost Talent Optimization
OKRs are a powerful tool that can help businesses of all sizes and industries set clear and measurable goals.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 14
- 2 min
Competing for Top Talent in 2023: Leveling the Playing Field
While big companies may offer shiny perks like lavish campuses and top-tier benefits, they often come with stifling bureaucracy.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 12
- 3 min
4 Actionable Steps to Boost Your Glassdoor Rating with Talent Optimization
Your Glassdoor rating is more important than you may realize. It’s not just about attracting top talent, it’s also about the market value...
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 7
- 3 min
The Hidden Opportunity in "Grumpy Stayers"
You've heard of the "Great Resignation," but what about the "Great Resistance?" Meet the "Grumpy Stayers"—those employees who are...
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Aligning Employees to Business Strategy: How to Achieve Optimal Talent Strategy
It is more important than ever for companies to align their employees with their business strategy.
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 29
- 3 min
The Relationship Between Company Culture and Customer Loyalty
While strategy and planning are essential, a winning culture can help a company drive innovation and growth
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 22
- 3 min
How to Ask Questions That Build Trust and Close Deals
Asking the wrong questions can be just as detrimental as not asking any questions at all.
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Navigating the New Normal: Building a Thriving Workplace Culture in the Era of Remote Work
While remote work offers benefits such as flexibility and autonomy, there are also potential downsides to being physically separated from...
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 8
- 4 min
Mastering Collaboration: 5 Qualities of a Great Team Player
we believe that the key to talent optimization is developing and leveraging your team’s collective strengths.
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 3
- 2 min
Mastering the Talent Symphony: Dodging the 'Wrong Hire' Crisis
A staggering 59% of your workforce, your rock band, might be 'quiet quitting'. Worse still, 18% are openly discontented, and over half are..
AJ Cheponis
- Aug 1
- 4 min
Objective vs. Subjective Decision-Making: What's Best for Your Company's Hiring Process?
When we process information and make decisions, we can either be subjective or objective.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 27
- 3 min
Strategies for Enhancing Retention and Engagement
Organizations need to remember that the cost of a bad hire extends beyond the financial implications.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 25
- 7 min
Don't Guess, Measure: The Benefits of Tracking Talent Acquisition Metrics for Your Business
How can you ensure that your recruiting efforts are sustainable and cost-effective in the long run?
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Harnessing the Hidden Potential Within Your Workforce
Our teams are not just a collection of job descriptions and degrees; they are reservoirs of potential waiting to be tapped.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 18
- 2 min
Why Your Job Postings Are Attracting the Wrong Candidates (And What to Do Instead)
Hiring for the future is a great goal, but it can be challenging to find candidates who are forward-thinking
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 13
- 3 min
5 Tactics to Mitigate Employee Turnover
you have significant control over many elements that influence retention.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of Candidate Selection: A Guide to Talent Optimization
A data-driven approach to candidate selection, you can reduce turnover, increase employee engagement, and ultimately drive business growth.
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