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AJ Cheponis
Jul 27, 20233 min read
Strategies for Enhancing Retention and Engagement
Organizations need to remember that the cost of a bad hire extends beyond the financial implications.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 20, 20233 min read
Harnessing the Hidden Potential Within Your Workforce
Our teams are not just a collection of job descriptions and degrees; they are reservoirs of potential waiting to be tapped.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 13, 20233 min read
5 Tactics to Mitigate Employee Turnover
you have significant control over many elements that influence retention.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 22, 20236 min read
Harnessing Introverts and Extroverts: The Power in Company Meetings
The belief that only active participants are necessary in meetings overlooks the unique strengths of introverts and fails to harness their..
AJ Cheponis
Jun 20, 20233 min read
The Unfair Advantage: How Knowing Human Behavior Gives You an Edge in the Workplace
As the saying goes, people are the most important asset in any organization.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Beyond Foosball Tables: The Real Sources of Employee Motivation
Creating an ideal working environment takes time and effort.
AJ Cheponis
May 25, 20232 min read
Technology Can’t Solve the Problem of Poor Management
While technology has transformed the way we work, it cannot solve the problem of poor management.
AJ Cheponis
May 2, 20233 min read
More Than Just Words: Why Small Business Values Matter and How to Create Them
Articulating your company's values is essential for long-term success, and can help provide direction, focus, and clarity to your employees,
AJ Cheponis
Feb 28, 20232 min read
Building a Thriving Company Culture: Five Proven Strategies
In today's fast-paced business world, a highly engaged company culture is crucial for success.
AJ Cheponis
Feb 14, 20232 min read
The Devastating Consequences of Employee Disengagement
Employee disengagement is a silent productivity killer that can cripple your organization.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Inclusive Language: A Growing and Evolving List with Alternatives
Words (and meaningful silences) matter enormously in our lives. They enable us to cooperate, collaborate, and ally with one another as....
AJ Cheponis
Nov 23, 20223 min read
The Power of Good Communication in the Workplace
In the workplace, good communication isn’t just about mitigating conflict...
AJ Cheponis
Nov 9, 20223 min read
4 Ways to Improve Collaboration
While having strong employee collaboration has numerous benefits, it takes hard work to foster this business practice.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 3, 20223 min read
Seven Key Questions Every Leader Must Ask Before Letting Someone Go
The more trust they have in you as a leader, the more they'll trust you to do the right thing when things go wrong.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 31, 20225 min read
How To Give Feedback That Actually Helps People Grow and Improve.
By understanding someone’s behavioral drives, you’ll know the kind of feedback they prefer and can anticipate how they might respond.
AJ Cheponis
Oct 19, 20223 min read
Are You Self-Aware?
Finding ways to tap into the way you are truly perceived by others can be an invaluable growth opportunity.
AJ Cheponis
Sep 20, 20222 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 13, 20224 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
Jul 5, 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
Jun 28, 20223 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?
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