AJ Cheponis
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AJ Cheponis
- Sep 20
- 2 min
Has The Great Resignation Ended? Here’s what executives think.
Don’t wait for Forbes or Fast Company to declare The Great Resignation “over.” Don’t assume your organization is immune to burnout or...
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 13
- 4 min
3 Reasons to Collect and Apply Behavioral Data
Often, a “low-performing” team has little to do with actual low performers, and everything to do with how your team members interact.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 5
- 4 min
Is your company culture driving employees away?
Companies who are looking to win the war on talent must lean into an employee-centric culture that inspires people through engagement and...
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 28
- 3 min
Understanding Generation Z In the Workplace.
Entire industries will rise and fall in the wake of Generation Z. Yet few industries or organizations seem to be ready for it. Are you?
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 21
- 4 min
What leadership skills can enable performance - and increase retention?
A good leader supports their team and sets them up for success. They give people the resources they need to do their jobs well...
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 14
- 4 min
How To Create Compelling Career Paths
According to the 2022 Employee Engagement Report, lack of adequate career pathing is one of the top 10 reasons your people leave.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 7
- 3 min
How to Create an Applicant Tracking System Friendly Resume
An ATS-friendly resume can prevent your applications from being rejected before a human recruiter gets to look at it.
AJ Cheponis
- May 31
- 4 min
5 Tips to Change Corporate Culture
We’ve identified four main forces of employee disengagement. One alone can cripple your organization. Two or more can be fatal.
AJ Cheponis
- May 24
- 3 min
How To Improve Your Glassdoor Rating.
Because it’s a direct reflection of candid and anonymous opinions, Glassdoor is an excellent place to start a health check of your brand.
AJ Cheponis
- May 17
- 3 min
Hiring A Sales Manager? Here’s What to Ask in The Interview Process.
These behavioral interview questions can quickly confirm or deny your hunches.
AJ Cheponis
- May 10
- 2 min
Yes, The Golden Rule is Dead.
The Golden Rule is passé today, especially in the workplace. Learn about the platinum rule.
AJ Cheponis
- May 3
- 4 min
How To Hire a Human Resources Manager.
Wondering how to hire a great human resources manager? Start with questions that get right at the behaviors & competencies the role requires
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Why Do We Behave As We Do?
Human behavior is no mystery, not even in our corporations and organizations. We know a great deal about why people behave as they do.
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 12
- 13 min
Attracting Top Talent In 2022
Today’s top talent may not want anything different from their predecessors—they’re just in a better position to get what they want.
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 5
- 4 min
How To Measure New Hire Quality and Performance
According LinkedIn, quality of hire tops the list of useful performance KPIs and is a priority for 40% of organizations worldwide.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 29
- 6 min
How To Hire a Graphic Designer.
If you want a graphic designer who can make an immediate impact, you’ll need to understand the underlying traits they need to......
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Why You Should Develop a Job Target
A Job Target is a set of behavioral and cognitive requirements for a specific job.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 15
- 3 min
The #1 Reason Good Employees Quit: Job Fit
So why do good employees quit? If you’ve been dealing with high turnover, and you can’t figure out exactly why - call us.