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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


How technology can help retain restaurant employees
Learn how technology and science can solve high turnover in restaurants.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 4, 20204 min read


Why you should hire software developers for both technical aptitude and skills
As a leader, you want your development team to be successful both now and later.

AJ Cheponis
Feb 3, 20206 min read


Saving lives through a better hiring strategy
The data showed high-performing employees share certain qualities that make them well-suited for the job.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 30, 20202 min read


Five ways to improve your sales team’s performance
An effective sales manager will be open and honest with their sales team, & encourage sharing experiences so they can learn from each other.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 28, 20203 min read


4 pitfalls to avoid while developing your corporate identity
All companies think about and struggle with Corporate Identity.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 23, 20204 min read


What are validity studies?
Naturally, you want to find more people who are just like the top performers who sell the most cars, but replicating them may not be so easy

AJ Cheponis
Jan 21, 20208 min read


Is the PI Behavioral Assessment accurate?
Conclusion—and takeaways. Based on past validity and reliability studies, coupled with these new findings, signs point largely to yes.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 20, 20204 min read


In a tight labor market, get more selective
By defining the behavioral benchmarks of a position, organizations can save time and find the proverbial needle in the haystack even when th

AJ Cheponis
Jan 16, 20203 min read


How to hire a top-performing sales BDR
Hiring for a sales team is always a challenge. That’s doubly true with BDRs, who tend to be earlier on in their careers.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 14, 20207 min read


What does “data science” have to do with talent optimization?
To really leverage the power of data science in your organization, you need to build your culture in a way that gets everyone focused on dat

AJ Cheponis
Jan 13, 20203 min read


Finding the right talent, regardless of market conditions
But even with tight market conditions, talent optimization makes it possible to find the right talent for any opening you have.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 10, 20204 min read


How To Create a Compelling Job Description
crafting a job listing doesn’t have to be a horrible experience.
Here are 14 tips to make your job descriptions more effective and powerful,

AJ Cheponis
Jan 9, 20204 min read


Why HR shouldn’t freeze career paths
Americans want to succeed, not merely survive.
solutions171
Jan 7, 20202 min read


How to hire a top-performing loan officer
Ambition alone doesn’t mean someone is a great candidate for the role. You need to hire the right people to meet your revenue goals.

AJ Cheponis
Jan 2, 20207 min read


Coaching to develop sales performers
Managers have the tools to build a team of top performers, in sales or any other department, by using the solutions offered by Straightline.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 31, 20192 min read


The one thing you’re overlooking when evaluating workforce assessments
understanding the science behind a workforce assessment system can have a dramatic impact on the success of your company.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 27, 20197 min read


3 easy tips to create compelling career paths
Your business strategy is looking far ahead, and you’ll need the right talent to get you there. When thinking about hiring, talk with your..
solutions171
Dec 26, 20194 min read


Drive Innovation with A “Fail Fast” Culture
Because a strong, intentional culture drives engagement and productivity—and it encourages employees to behave in the way you need them to.
solutions171
Dec 24, 20193 min read


Why you should use job targeting
PI uses software to create the Job Target for you, providing written reports on your ideal candidate.

AJ Cheponis
Dec 23, 20194 min read
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