AJ Cheponis
How to get more discretionary effort from employees
Unfortunately, many companies think they can motivate employees with foosball tables and well-stocked office kitchens.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
Five tips on recovering from work burnout
Luckily, you can recover from burnout. Here are five tips to try next time you feel overworked and overwhelmed.
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 23, 2020
- 3 min
7 types of people data your business should be measuring
Businesses that collect, analyze, and act upon their people data have more productive and engaged employees.
AJ Cheponis
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
How to make remote team communication effective
To stay productive when remote, you need clarity on what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and by when.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 31, 2020
- 3 min
5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity
I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 25, 2020
- 3 min
The four environmental pressures that lead to employee disengagement
Companies spend too little time really understanding what makes their people unique and how this impacts their everyday work experience.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 19, 2020
- 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.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 17, 2020
- 3 min
Rethinking employee engagement and the benefits of getting it right
Many people have very different understandings and perceptions about what the concept of employee engagement really is.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 12, 2020
- 3 min
How to increase employee morale: Tips on creating a happy and healthy company culture
There’s only so many company baseball games and corporate retreats you can have before the concept becomes passé.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
Taming your turnover rate: Learning the art of accommodation
If your company’s turnover rate is out of control, it’s vital you find ways to slow the exodus. The first question to ask yourself is why.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 3, 2020
- 4 min
Maintaining culture in times of transition
It’s important to live out your values, not just hang them on a poster.
AJ Cheponis
- Jan 13, 2020
- 3 min
What does “data science” have to do with talent optimization?
To really leverage the power of data science in your organization, you need to build your culture in a way that gets everyone focused on dat
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