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AJ Cheponis
Oct 15, 20197 min read
The Dominance Drive Deconstructed
Dominance is the drive to have control over or make an impact on one’s environment.
solutions171
Aug 27, 20192 min read
Top 5 recruiting and hiring mistakes that HR often makes
Hiring mistakes not only waste time and money, they can contribute to low company morale.
AJ Cheponis
Aug 20, 20195 min read
Five steps for strategic workforce planning
The sole purpose of strategic workforce planning is to ensure your workforce is aligned with your business objectives.
solutions171
Jun 11, 20194 min read
What is talent mapping?
Talent mapping involves finding the right talent, putting talent in the right roles, and retaining top talent through career pathing.
solutions171
Jun 4, 20193 min read
How to write a job description
Writing a job description that leads to a great hire takes more than researching similar job postings or editing your past job listings.
solutions171
May 30, 20192 min read
What behavioral data can do for employee engagement
The only way to tap into the engagement potential is through ongoing, effective communication that is tied to workforce behavioral data.
solutions171
May 2, 20192 min read
Roadmap for navigating workplace conflict
Conflict can be a source of inspiration and spur collaboration in the workplace, but only if it is managed in a positive, constructive manne
solutions171
Apr 18, 20192 min read
The importance of knowing what – and who – you really need
Once you’ve nailed the skill, personality and cognitive requirements of the position, it’s time to create a compelling job post.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 11, 20195 min read
The four key factors that determine workplace behavior
One of the four forces that disrupt employee engagement and productivity is poor job fit. Poor job fit happens when people are placed in rol
AJ Cheponis
Apr 4, 201912 min read
Understanding what drives us
A deep dive on people’s motivational drives and behaviors (and how to work with those drives to thrive in your career)
solutions171
Mar 28, 20195 min read
Is it legal for employers to give applicants pre-employment assessments?
What value do such assessments provide? How do they impact candidates? And, in general, should they even be used?
AJ Cheponis
Feb 28, 20194 min read
How to write a job description
Writing a job description that leads to a great hire takes more than researching similar job postings or editing your past job listings.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 21, 20195 min read
The truth about grit
If you want the strongest predictor of performance, consider using a measure of general cognitive ability.
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