AJ Cheponis
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...
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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
- 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
- Apr 19
- 3 min
Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.
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.
AJ Cheponis
- 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
When team members are diverse and understand each other's strengths, styles, and behaviors -- they can't be stopped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.