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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


The Top 5 Hiring Blind Spots Every Manager Needs to Know About
Hiring the right people is crucial for any organization's success, but sometimes, managers can make mistakes that have serious consequences.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Stop Losing Money: 5 Retention Strategies to Keep Your Best Employees
The typical cost of turnover for positions earning less than $30,000 annually is 16% of an employee's annual salary.

AJ Cheponis
May 23, 20232 min read


How Talent Optimization Can Drive Employee Engagement
Studies have shown that companies with highly engaged employees outperform their peers in areas such as revenue growth, profitability...

AJ Cheponis
May 18, 20234 min read


Beyond the Paycheck: The Importance of Purpose in the Workplace
Peter Drucker argued that for innovation to sustain itself, we need a sense that what we are doing really matters.

AJ Cheponis
May 11, 20232 min read


Overcoming Confirmation Bias: 3 Actionable Strategies for Better Team Performance
Confirmation bias is a natural tendency that can negatively impact team performance, hurt morale, and limit innovation.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 27, 20233 min read


The Hidden Influencers: How Cognitive Biases Impact Your Business Decisions
At its core, cognitive bias refers to a systematic error in thinking or decision-making that can lead to incorrect judgments or decisions.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 6, 20234 min read


Are you tired of making bad hiring decisions due to groupthink?
When it comes to hiring, it's better to make decisions as a group rather than relying on the judgment of a single person.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 21, 20232 min read


Controlling Your Turnover Rate: Learning the Art of Accommodation
A little accommodation goes a long way toward stemming the flow of quality workers from bleeding out your doors.

AJ Cheponis
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Streamline Your Hiring Process
Companies are scared of making bad hires, as a result, they have designed bloated bureaucratic hiring processes. Learn how to solve it.

AJ Cheponis
Nov 16, 20224 min read


How To Attract Candidates by Reference Profile.
Let’s say you’ve determined that only certain profiles will truly thrive in this position. How do you attract the right people?

AJ Cheponis
Oct 4, 20225 min read


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 28, 20223 min read


How to Create an Applicant Tracking System Friendly Resume
An ATS-friendly resume can prevent your applications from being rejected before a human recruiter gets to look at it.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 7, 20223 min read


Hiring A Sales Manager? Here’s What to Ask in The Interview Process.
These behavioral interview questions can quickly confirm or deny your hunches.

AJ Cheponis
May 17, 20223 min read


How To Hire a Human Resources Manager.
Wondering how to hire a great human resources manager? Start with questions that get right at the behaviors & competencies the role requires

AJ Cheponis
May 3, 20224 min read


Attracting Top Talent In 2022
Today’s top talent may not want anything different from their predecessors—they’re just in a better position to get what they want.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 12, 202213 min read


How To Hire a Graphic Designer.
If you want a graphic designer who can make an immediate impact, you’ll need to understand the underlying traits they need to......

AJ Cheponis
Mar 29, 20226 min read


Why You Should Develop a Job Target
A Job Target is a set of behavioral and cognitive requirements for a specific job.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 23, 20222 min read


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
Mar 15, 20223 min read


How To Hire An Accounts Receivable Specialist
Identifying a good accounts receivable specialist isn’t always easy. Sure, there are qualifications, but how can you be sure?

AJ Cheponis
Mar 3, 20224 min read
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