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Every Business Challenge is a People Challenge
It’s not the machinery or algorithms that drive businesses but people with their aspirations, strengths, weaknesses, and passions.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Unlocking Workforce Complexity Through Talent Optimization
Talent optimization is not a top-down mandate; it’s an organizational ethos. It recognizes the role that everyone from the CEO to the intern

AJ Cheponis
Oct 19, 20232 min read


The Alchemy of Leadership: Why the Golden Rule is Dead and What’s Taken its Place
Leadership is not for the weak-hearted; it’s an emotional, psychological, and strategic labyrinth.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 21, 20233 min read


Maximizing Your Talent: How Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) Can Boost Talent Optimization
OKRs are a powerful tool that can help businesses of all sizes and industries set clear and measurable goals.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 19, 20233 min read


The Hidden Opportunity in "Grumpy Stayers"
You've heard of the "Great Resignation," but what about the "Great Resistance?" Meet the "Grumpy Stayers"—those employees who are...

AJ Cheponis
Sep 7, 20233 min read


Aligning Employees to Business Strategy: How to Achieve Optimal Talent Strategy
It is more important than ever for companies to align their employees with their business strategy.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 5, 20234 min read


Mastering the Talent Symphony: Dodging the 'Wrong Hire' Crisis
A staggering 59% of your workforce, your rock band, might be 'quiet quitting'. Worse still, 18% are openly discontented, and over half are..

AJ Cheponis
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Strategies for Enhancing Retention and Engagement
Organizations need to remember that the cost of a bad hire extends beyond the financial implications.

AJ Cheponis
Jul 27, 20233 min read


Harnessing the Hidden Potential Within Your Workforce
Our teams are not just a collection of job descriptions and degrees; they are reservoirs of potential waiting to be tapped.

AJ Cheponis
Jul 20, 20233 min read


5 Tactics to Mitigate Employee Turnover
you have significant control over many elements that influence retention.

AJ Cheponis
Jul 13, 20233 min read


Harnessing Introverts and Extroverts: The Power in Company Meetings
The belief that only active participants are necessary in meetings overlooks the unique strengths of introverts and fails to harness their..

AJ Cheponis
Jun 22, 20236 min read


The Unfair Advantage: How Knowing Human Behavior Gives You an Edge in the Workplace
As the saying goes, people are the most important asset in any organization.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 20, 20233 min read


Beyond Foosball Tables: The Real Sources of Employee Motivation
Creating an ideal working environment takes time and effort.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 13, 20233 min read


Technology Can’t Solve the Problem of Poor Management
While technology has transformed the way we work, it cannot solve the problem of poor management.

AJ Cheponis
May 25, 20232 min read


More Than Just Words: Why Small Business Values Matter and How to Create Them
Articulating your company's values is essential for long-term success, and can help provide direction, focus, and clarity to your employees,

AJ Cheponis
May 2, 20233 min read


Building a Thriving Company Culture: Five Proven Strategies
In today's fast-paced business world, a highly engaged company culture is crucial for success.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 28, 20232 min read


The Devastating Consequences of Employee Disengagement
Employee disengagement is a silent productivity killer that can cripple your organization.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 14, 20232 min read


Inclusive Language: A Growing and Evolving List with Alternatives
Words (and meaningful silences) matter enormously in our lives. They enable us to cooperate, collaborate, and ally with one another as....

AJ Cheponis
Dec 14, 20223 min read


The Power of Good Communication in the Workplace
In the workplace, good communication isn’t just about mitigating conflict...

AJ Cheponis
Nov 23, 20223 min read


4 Ways to Improve Collaboration
While having strong employee collaboration has numerous benefits, it takes hard work to foster this business practice.

AJ Cheponis
Nov 9, 20223 min read
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