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Sep 1
5 min

The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems

Talent optimization is a discipline top CEOs follow to align their business strategy and their talent strategy for optimal results.

The cultural framework that can transform your business

AJ Cheponis

Jul 21
4 min

The cultural framework that can transform your business

The Competing Values Framework was developed in 1983 by Robert E. Quinn and John Rohrbaugh as a model of organizational culture.

AJ Cheponis

Jul 13
3 min

DiSC vs. The Predictive Index

Here’s everything you need to know if you’re trying to decide between PI and DiSC.

AJ Cheponis

Jul 12
1 min

PI Integration with JazzHR

JazzHR can now integrate with The Predictive Index! Both JazzHR and PI offer no-cost access to our APIs to support integrations

How to pass a personality test and common questions on faking assessments

AJ Cheponis

May 12
4 min

How to pass a personality test and common questions on faking assessments

Landing a job because of your faked personality test results is nothing short of self-sabotage.

How to hire a top-performing construction manager

AJ Cheponis

Apr 7
5 min

How to hire a top-performing construction manager

Job experience or having a positive “gut feel” about someone doesn’t mean they’ll be successful in the role.

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

AJ Cheponis

Apr 2
2 min

5 PI patterns that have the potential to be sales rock stars

Understanding the natural drives and needs of your people will allow you to identify the best behavioral style and patterns.

How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement

AJ Cheponis

Mar 19
2 min

How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement

A surprising amount of data supports pre-hiring assessments to boost engagement and reduce turnover.

11 sales interview questions to ask candidates

AJ Cheponis

Feb 25
6 min

11 sales interview questions to ask candidates

A charming personality is a plus for sales reps, of course, but alone it doesn’t mean much.

Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?

AJ Cheponis

Jan 20
4 min

Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?

Conclusion—and takeaways. Based on past validity and reliability studies, coupled with these new findings, signs point largely to yes.

AJ Cheponis

Jan 14
7 min

How to hire a top-performing sales BDR

Hiring for a sales team is always a challenge. That’s doubly true with BDRs, who tend to be earlier on in their careers.

AJ Cheponis

Jan 6
3 min

Comparing DiSC vs. The Predictive Index

DiSC Personality Profile is delivered via a forced-choice rating-scale and the PI Behavioral Assessment is delivered as a free-choice.

The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments

AJ Cheponis

Dec 27, 2019
7 min

The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments

understanding the science behind a workforce assessment system can have a dramatic impact on the success of your company.

Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash

solutions171

Dec 10, 2019
4 min

Pre-hire assessments saved my resume from the trash

My attempts to find a job the usual way—by submitting a resume and cover letter online and waiting for a phone call—were fruitless.

The PI Behavioral Assessment reports are now gender-neutral.

solutions171

Dec 3, 2019
4 min

The PI Behavioral Assessment reports are now gender-neutral.

According to the National Center for Transgender Equality, non-binary is a term for everyone who doesn’t fit neatly into the categories of..

solutions171

Nov 28, 2019
4 min

The Formality Drive Deconstructed

The high-formality employee takes a diligent and serious approach to her work. She is conscientious about getting things right, and...

solutions171

Nov 26, 2019
5 min

The Extraversion Drive Deconstructed

An employee with high-extraversion has a sincere interest in people. Interacting with others energizes the high-extraversion worker.

solutions171

Nov 21, 2019
4 min

The Patience Drive Deconstructed

A high-patience employee is calm, stable, and steady. He’s unhurried in his work, and he’s content to perform routine tasks over a long peri

Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?

AJ Cheponis

Oct 29, 2019
2 min

Cognitive vs. behavioral assessments: should you do both?

While some companies choose either behavioral or cognitive assessments, there are benefits to using both during the pre-hire process.

solutions171

Oct 15, 2019
7 min

The Dominance Drive Deconstructed

A person with high dominance has many ideas and opinions, and he’s keen to share them with those around him.

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