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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?


AJ Cheponis
Jun 21, 20224 min read
What leadership skills can enable performance - and increase retention?
A good leader supports their team and sets them up for success. They give people the resources they need to do their jobs well...


AJ Cheponis
May 10, 20222 min read
Yes, The Golden Rule is Dead.
The Golden Rule is passé today, especially in the workplace. Learn about the platinum rule.


AJ Cheponis
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.

AJ Cheponis
Mar 15, 20223 min read
The #1 Reason Good Employees Quit: Job Fit
So why do good employees quit? If you’ve been dealing with high turnover, and you can’t figure out exactly why - call us.


AJ Cheponis
Nov 17, 20202 min read
The under-management epidemic
We hear relatively little about under-management and yet it plays a role in organizations’ not achieving the results they need.


AJ Cheponis
Oct 27, 20203 min read
How to build high-performing teams
When team members are diverse and understand each other's strengths, styles, and behaviors -- they can't be stopped.


AJ Cheponis
Oct 20, 20206 min read
Building and maintaining culture with remote teams
Don’t be fooled, company culture can be tough to define with a remote workforce. It takes a concerted effort.


AJ Cheponis
Sep 24, 20203 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 22, 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 17, 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
Aug 27, 20203 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 25, 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 20, 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 13, 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 4, 20204 min read
What is employee engagement?
Highly engaged employees care about the work they do and put in discretionary effort. They go the extra mile.


AJ Cheponis
Jul 30, 20203 min read
How to get more discretionary effort from employees
Unfortunately, many companies think they can motivate employees with foosball tables and well-stocked office kitchens.
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