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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 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


8 Tips for Hiring a Great Candidate
You can’t select a great candidate if you don’t know what you’re looking for, which is why you need a candidate profile.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 24, 20225 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


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...

AJ Cheponis
Nov 5, 20203 min read


Meyers Briggs vs. Predictive Index
Meyers Briggs vs. Predictive Index

AJ Cheponis
Nov 3, 20203 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


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
Sep 24, 20203 min read


How to keep your best people.
Savvy HR leaders always stress the importance of searching for company culture fit during recruitment interviews.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 29, 20202 min read


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...

AJ Cheponis
Jun 18, 20206 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 9, 20202 min read


The onboarding guide for new sales hires
Onboarding means getting them immersed in your culture, your core values, your beliefs, performance expectations, technology, everything!

AJ Cheponis
May 26, 20205 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Apr 23, 20203 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 25, 20203 min read


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.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 10, 20202 min read


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...

AJ Cheponis
Feb 6, 20202 min read
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