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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

Nov 5, 2020
3 min

Identify your hiring priorities

Are you overwhelmed with the number of job openings in your organization? Do you feel like you need to fill all the jobs, right now? If t...

AJ Cheponis

Nov 3, 2020
3 min

Meyers Briggs vs. Predictive Index

How one trucking industry CEO is solving his turnover problem

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.

Five new ways to evaluate your employees

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.

How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem

AJ Cheponis

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem

What is a successful driver? Someone comfortable with repetition, able to provide quality work, cautious, and adept to follow a routine.

AJ Cheponis

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

How to keep your best people.

Savvy HR leaders always stress the importance of searching for company culture fit during recruitment interviews.

Customer retention: How to skyrocket strategic results

AJ Cheponis

Jun 18, 2020
5 min

Customer retention: How to skyrocket strategic results

The behavioral and cognitive demands of the CSM role have evolved, but companies have not changed the way they hire, promote, and develop...

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

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.

The onboarding guide for new sales hires

AJ Cheponis

May 26, 2020
5 min

The onboarding guide for new sales hires

Onboarding means getting them immersed in your culture, your core values, your beliefs, performance expectations, technology, everything!

7 types of people data your business should be measuring

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.

The four environmental pressures that lead to employee disengagement

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.

Taming your turnover rate: Learning the art of accommodation

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.

This private equity firm grew 85% with zero turnover

AJ Cheponis

Feb 6, 2020
2 min

This private equity firm grew 85% with zero turnover

By using talent optimization to align people strategy with business strategy, Acorn has unlocked its potential and avoided roadblocks...

How technology can help retain restaurant employees

AJ Cheponis

Feb 4, 2020
4 min

How technology can help retain restaurant employees

Learn how technology and science can solve high turnover in restaurants.

In a tight labor market, get more selective

AJ Cheponis

Jan 16, 2020
3 min

In a tight labor market, get more selective

By defining the behavioral benchmarks of a position, organizations can save time and find the proverbial needle in the haystack even when th

Reason #4 why employees quit: poor organizational fit

solutions171

Dec 17, 2019
4 min

Reason #4 why employees quit: poor organizational fit

When employees are misaligned with corporate culture, they lack a feeling of belonging that can severely impact their performance and lead t

How to attract and retain software developers

AJ Cheponis

Dec 13, 2019
3 min

How to attract and retain software developers

Before you can attract a top-performing developer, it’s necessary to know what makes a top-performing developer.

Cutting costs in retail business with talent optimization

solutions171

Dec 12, 2019
4 min

Cutting costs in retail business with talent optimization

Poor company culture is one of the top reasons employees leave a company. On the other hand, when employees feel connected to the company...

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