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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


Can you be too smart for a job?
There is not a job in the world where being smart will be a hindrance.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 13, 20203 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


What Are Culture Fit Interview Questions?
A resume reveals nothing about a person’s values, passions, interests, and beliefs.

AJ Cheponis
Oct 1, 20203 min read


Create a galaxy of sales superstars
We can help you to define the ideal behavioral and cognitive requirements for your sales superstar before you even begin your hiring process

AJ Cheponis
Sep 29, 20202 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


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


5 ways to build confidence in a new hire
No matter how you slice it, being the new person at any organization requires you to take a big step into unfamiliar territory.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 17, 20203 min read


Smart hiring: Don’t make a hasty decision to fill an empty seat.
Rushing into hiring can be a huge mistake. Because filling the position with the wrong candidate costs even more.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 15, 20203 min read


How to hire a top-performing project manager
With so much at stake, you need to know how to hire a project manager who will be a high performer.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 10, 20207 min read


How to hire a top-performing customer success manager
But just because they’re charming doesn’t mean they’ll be a great fit for the role or your organization.

AJ Cheponis
Sep 8, 20205 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


Engage your grinders to improve employee engagement
Here are three steps you can take to grow accountability and boost engagement in your grinders.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Why behavioral fit matters to engagement
Hiring for behavioral fit can pave the way to better employee engagement while also improving time to hire metrics.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 25, 20203 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


Company culture in the age of the cloud
Altering processes can cause disruption—especially in organizations where employees have maintained positions for more than 10 years.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 18, 20203 min read


The link between psychological safety and engagement
Psychological safety is a well-established concept that can help to explain why your employees may or may not be engaged.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 13, 20203 min read


Competing with the “Big Boys” for Top Talent
The notion that most candidates prefer large companies to small ones is nonsense.

AJ Cheponis
Aug 11, 20202 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
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