AJ Cheponis
How To Create Compelling Career Paths
According to the 2022 Employee Engagement Report, lack of adequate career pathing is one of the top 10 reasons your people leave.
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AJ Cheponis
- Apr 26
- 2 min
Why Do We Behave As We Do?
Human behavior is no mystery, not even in our corporations and organizations. We know a great deal about why people behave as they do.
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
- Apr 12
- 13 min
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 5
- 4 min
How To Measure New Hire Quality and Performance
According LinkedIn, quality of hire tops the list of useful performance KPIs and is a priority for 40% of organizations worldwide.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 3
- 4 min
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
- Nov 24, 2020
- 4 min
Do you know why good employees leave?
Fortunately, cost per hire expenses are avoidable—managers can be taught to lead in a way that promotes employee engagement and retention.
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 22, 2020
- 3 min
How one trucking industry CEO is solving his turnover problem
Turnover in the trucking industry is a massive problem. We've solved it.
AJ Cheponis
- Oct 15, 2020
- 10 min
15 factors that create a toxic workplace
At the end of the day, we each play a role in contributing to or taking away from a healthy work environment.
AJ Cheponis
- Oct 8, 2020
- 4 min
4 common problems in the manufacturing industry
Four possible solutions to how the manufacturing industry can tackle the growing skills gap.
AJ Cheponis
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
Five new ways to evaluate your employees
Core values aren’t examined enough, but they’re making a comeback. Prioritize responsiveness when calculating employee performance.
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 3, 2020
- 3 min
The one trait all great leaders must possess
Being a great leader doesn’t mean you have all the answers, it means you can engage with your employees and inspire them to greatness.
AJ Cheponis
- Sep 1, 2020
- 5 min
The secret weapon top CEOs use to solve business problems
Talent optimization is a discipline top CEOs follow to align their business strategy and their talent strategy for optimal results.
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 6, 2020
- 2 min
Benefits of a happy brain: Positive employees are more productive employees
Psychologists in the field of positive psychology are finding a surplus of advantages associated with one overlooked predictor: happiness!
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 9, 2020
- 4 min
The biggest work productivity killer: culture
There are a variety of factors that can kill work productivity including poor job fit and being forced to work alongside low performers.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 2, 2020
- 5 min
How to increase team cohesion in the workplace
Your team needs to be united around a common goal. Otherwise, each member will go off to do their work—and end up in wildly different places
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.