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Nov 17, 2020
2 min

The under-management epidemic

We hear relatively little about under-management and yet it plays a role in organizations’ not achieving the results they need.

AJ Cheponis

Oct 27, 2020
3 min

How to build high-performing teams

Get excited. Your dream team is finally within reach.

Building and maintaining culture with remote teams

AJ Cheponis

Oct 20, 2020
6 min

Building and maintaining culture with remote teams

Don’t be fooled, company culture can be tough to define with a remote workforce. It takes a concerted effort.

How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem

AJ Cheponis

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem

What is a successful driver? Someone comfortable with repetition, able to provide quality work, cautious, and adept to follow a routine.

Must-have management skills for new leaders – Communication

AJ Cheponis

Sep 22, 2020
3 min

Must-have management skills for new leaders – Communication

Manage with confidence with these tips for first-time supervisors. Each skill can be studied, practiced, and improved over time.

5 ways to build confidence in a new hire

AJ Cheponis

Sep 17, 2020
3 min

5 ways to build confidence in a new hire

No matter how you slice it, being the new person at any organization requires you to take a big step into unfamiliar territory.

Engage your grinders to improve employee engagement

AJ Cheponis

Aug 27, 2020
3 min

Engage your grinders to improve employee engagement

Here are three steps you can take to grow accountability and boost engagement in your grinders.

Why behavioral fit matters to engagement

AJ Cheponis

Aug 25, 2020
3 min

Why behavioral fit matters to engagement

Hiring for behavioral fit can pave the way to better employee engagement while also improving time to hire metrics.

AJ Cheponis

Aug 20, 2020
3 min

How to roll out changes at your company

Before taking action, make sure your leadership team is aligned on a goal.

The link between psychological safety and engagement

AJ Cheponis

Aug 13, 2020
3 min

The link between psychological safety and engagement

Psychological safety is a well-established concept that can help to explain why your employees may or may not be engaged.

AJ Cheponis

Aug 4, 2020
4 min

What is employee engagement?

Highly engaged employees care about the work they do and put in discretionary effort. They go the extra mile.

How to get more discretionary effort from employees

AJ Cheponis

Jul 30, 2020
3 min

How to get more discretionary effort from employees

Unfortunately, many companies think they can motivate employees with foosball tables and well-stocked office kitchens.

How to recruit a diverse workforce in 2020

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Jun 30, 2020
5 min

How to recruit a diverse workforce in 2020

Inclusion is different from diversity. Simply hiring a diverse candidate base is not enough to positively impact a company.

AJ Cheponis

Jun 25, 2020
2 min

Six habits of highly engaged employees

Theoretical arguments over precise definitions aside, it’s plenty tangible and clear, if you know what to look for.

Three essential elements to implement retail training

AJ Cheponis

Jun 24, 2020
4 min

Three essential elements to implement retail training

Retail training programs are most effective when the content is directly connected to the company’s mission.

AJ Cheponis

Jun 16, 2020
3 min

How to run better team meetings

Bonus tip: Stick to the items on the agenda. It’s easy to get distracted by tangents and additional topics that arise.

Five things that can make or break workplace teams

AJ Cheponis

Jun 11, 2020
2 min

Five things that can make or break workplace teams

Five things that are all part of the equation and have the potential to either make or break workplace teams.

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

AJ Cheponis

Jun 9, 2020
2 min

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

Our PI Insights provides a deeper look into individuals’ behaviors and work styles through visual aids and easy-to-read reports.

Why you should be writing thank you cards to your employees

AJ Cheponis

May 25, 2020
3 min

Why you should be writing thank you cards to your employees

Douglas R. Conant, former President and CEO of Campbell’s, handwrote over 30,000 thank you cards to his employees.

AJ Cheponis

May 21, 2020
3 min

What is a skills gap analysis?

A skills gap is the difference between the skills your organization needs to successfully execute strategy and those currently present.

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