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How To Attract Candidates by Reference Profile.
Let’s say you’ve determined that only certain profiles will truly thrive in this position. How do you attract the right people?

AJ Cheponis
Oct 4, 20225 min read


Build a high-performing team.
Every business leader hopes to manage a high-performing team. And every employee hopes to be part of a high-performing team....

AJ Cheponis
Sep 27, 20223 min read


Has The Great Resignation Ended? Here’s what executives think.
Don’t wait for Forbes or Fast Company to declare The Great Resignation “over.” Don’t assume your organization is immune to burnout or...

AJ Cheponis
Sep 20, 20222 min read


3 Reasons to Collect and Apply Behavioral Data
Often, a “low-performing” team has little to do with actual low performers, and everything to do with how your team members interact.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 13, 20224 min read


Is your company culture driving employees away?
Companies who are looking to win the war on talent must lean into an employee-centric culture that inspires people through engagement and...

AJ Cheponis
Jul 5, 20224 min read


Understanding Generation Z In the Workplace.
Entire industries will rise and fall in the wake of Generation Z. Yet few industries or organizations seem to be ready for it. Are you?

AJ Cheponis
Jun 28, 20223 min read


What leadership skills can enable performance - and increase retention?
A good leader supports their team and sets them up for success. They give people the resources they need to do their jobs well...

AJ Cheponis
Jun 21, 20224 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


How to Create an Applicant Tracking System Friendly Resume
An ATS-friendly resume can prevent your applications from being rejected before a human recruiter gets to look at it.

AJ Cheponis
Jun 7, 20223 min read


5 Tips to Change Corporate Culture
We’ve identified four main forces of employee disengagement. One alone can cripple your organization. Two or more can be fatal.

AJ Cheponis
May 31, 20224 min read


How To Improve Your Glassdoor Rating.
Because it’s a direct reflection of candid and anonymous opinions, Glassdoor is an excellent place to start a health check of your brand.

AJ Cheponis
May 24, 20223 min read


Hiring A Sales Manager? Here’s What to Ask in The Interview Process.
These behavioral interview questions can quickly confirm or deny your hunches.

AJ Cheponis
May 17, 20223 min read


Yes, The Golden Rule is Dead.
The Golden Rule is passé today, especially in the workplace. Learn about the platinum rule.

AJ Cheponis
May 10, 20222 min read


How To Hire a Human Resources Manager.
Wondering how to hire a great human resources manager? Start with questions that get right at the behaviors & competencies the role requires

AJ Cheponis
May 3, 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 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
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