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5 Ways We Can Help You Design and Build Winning Teams
Whether you’re tackling an ambitious goal, navigating a delicate client call, or adapting in the face of unprecedented change, you want...

AJ Cheponis
Oct 25, 20223 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 14, 20224 min read


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 26, 20222 min read


Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 19, 20223 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 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
Apr 5, 20224 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


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 24, 20204 min read


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
Nov 17, 20202 min read


How one trucking industry CEO is solving his turnover problem
Job fit can tell employers a lot about whether or not an employee will thrive in their role and be engaged while performing it.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 22, 20203 min read


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 15, 202010 min read


4 common problems in the manufacturing industry
Four possible solutions to how the manufacturing industry can tackle the growing skills gap.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 8, 20204 min read


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 22, 20203 min read


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 3, 20203 min read


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
Sep 1, 20205 min read


How to roll out changes at your company
Before taking action, make sure your leadership team is aligned on a goal.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 20, 20203 min read


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
Aug 6, 20202 min read


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 9, 20204 min read


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
Jul 2, 20205 min read


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 25, 20202 min read
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