AJ Cheponis
Competing for Top Talent in 2023: Leveling the Playing Field
While big companies may offer shiny perks like lavish campuses and top-tier benefits, they often come with stifling bureaucracy.
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AJ Cheponis
- Sep 7
- 3 min
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
- Aug 3
- 2 min
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
- Jul 27
- 3 min
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 18
- 2 min
Why Your Job Postings Are Attracting the Wrong Candidates (And What to Do Instead)
Hiring for the future is a great goal, but it can be challenging to find candidates who are forward-thinking
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 13
- 3 min
5 Tactics to Mitigate Employee Turnover
you have significant control over many elements that influence retention.
AJ Cheponis
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Mastering the Art of Candidate Selection: A Guide to Talent Optimization
A data-driven approach to candidate selection, you can reduce turnover, increase employee engagement, and ultimately drive business growth.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 29
- 3 min
What is The Predictive Index and how does it work?
PI assessments can help leaders make more informed and objective business decisions.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 27
- 3 min
Identifying and Eliminating Hiring Committee Bias: A Proven Strategy for Better Hiring Decisions
The bureaucratic method is also sometimes rooted in hiring managers trying to protect their own careers.
AJ Cheponis
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Talent Optimization: The Key to Startup Success and Attracting Investors
Talent optimization strategies can help startups create a positive work environment that fosters employee engagement, leading to better...
AJ Cheponis
- May 23
- 2 min
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
- Apr 13
- 3 min
The Importance of Hiring the Right Person: A Tale of Talent Optimization
But it's not just about hiring the right person; it's also about keeping employees engaged and motivated.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Say Goodbye to Ineffective Performance Reviews with These Expert Tips
Performance appraisals are a vital aspect of managing a team, yet they're often viewed as demotivating and time-consuming.
AJ Cheponis
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Attracting Top Talent in 2023: Tips for a Successful Hiring Approach
But fear not – there are several strategies you can use to create a talent strategy that attracts the best and brightest in your industry.
AJ Cheponis
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Transform Your Organization with These 5 Proven Tips for Shaping its Culture
A strong and intentional culture, communicated effectively, is the secret sauce that sets successful companies apart.
AJ Cheponis
- Dec 28, 2022
- 13 min
A Hiring Strategy That Works
Here are five ways to develop an effective hiring strategy and align your HR practices with your organization’s needs.
AJ Cheponis
- Dec 21, 2022
- 3 min
Employee development: Why it pays to invest in your people
Investing in the professional development of your team members can result in a wide range of advantages.
AJ Cheponis
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
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 16, 2022
- 4 min
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 9, 2022
- 3 min
4 Ways to Improve Collaboration
While having strong employee collaboration has numerous benefits, it takes hard work to foster this business practice.
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