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How to develop strong team players
Having a strong team is an essential component of any strategic plan and must be an element of the blueprint for success.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 24, 20202 min read


How to conduct a remote interview
In uncertain times, candidate experience is more critical than ever.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 23, 20204 min read


How to create a constant improvement culture
5 ways to practice a CI culture and incorporating it into your day-to-day routine Just like creating and executing any big strategy,...

AJ Cheponis
Mar 20, 20203 min read


How to use assessment data to improve employee engagement
A surprising amount of data supports pre-hiring assessments to boost engagement and reduce turnover.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 19, 20202 min read


25 tips for working remotely
For many businesses, remote work will become a critical resource. And for many employees, this’ll mean working away from the office.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 18, 20205 min read


Rethinking employee engagement and the benefits of getting it right
Many people have very different understandings and perceptions about what the concept of employee engagement really is.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 17, 20203 min read


How to implement a new process at work
There comes a point in every business when something happens that radically changes how the business operates: Leaders start to implement pr

AJ Cheponis
Mar 13, 20205 min read


9 tips to successfully manage a remote team
The real key to successful remote teams is to create trust.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 13, 20204 min read


How to increase employee morale: Tips on creating a happy and healthy company culture
There’s only so many company baseball games and corporate retreats you can have before the concept becomes passé.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 12, 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


The best way to encourage employee loyalty
What could you accomplish if your workers gave it their all on a consistent basis?

AJ Cheponis
Mar 9, 20202 min read


Do your people feel like they matter?
A study by West Monroe Partners discovered a whopping 59% of managers with 1-2 direct reports had no management training.
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Mar 5, 20203 min read


Maintaining culture in times of transition
It’s important to live out your values, not just hang them on a poster.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 3, 20204 min read


How to hire a top-performing accountant
The hard part about hiring for this role is that less extraverted candidates might have trouble “selling themselves” during the interview.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 27, 20208 min read


11 sales interview questions to ask candidates
A charming personality is a plus for sales reps, of course, but alone it doesn’t mean much.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 25, 20206 min read


7 Stats on the Importance of Talent in Health Care
People are your most expensive and most valuable assets. Yet only 4 in 10 health care companies have a talent strategy.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 24, 20205 min read


5 ways to avoid email misinterpretations
Before sending that email to your boss or coworker, stop and think about these five things before communication spirals out of control.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 20, 20205 min read


How to hire a top-performing customer service representative
Candidates might be well-mannered during the interview, but remember—people are on their best behavior when they want to land a job.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 18, 20206 min read


PI Science Team conducts study on performance review effectiveness
Whether you’re a big believer in the formal performance review or someone who thinks they should be wiped from the face of the earth

AJ Cheponis
Feb 13, 20204 min read


How to give a meaningful performance review
It’s clear employees want to know what’s expected of them, but how can you accomplish that?

AJ Cheponis
Feb 11, 20203 min read
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