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AJ Cheponis
Jun 25, 20202 min read
Six habits of highly engaged employees
Theoretical arguments over precise definitions aside, it’s plenty tangible and clear, if you know what to look for.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 24, 20204 min read
Three essential elements to implement retail training
Retail training programs are most effective when the content is directly connected to the company’s mission.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 16, 20203 min read
How to run better team meetings
Bonus tip: Stick to the items on the agenda. It’s easy to get distracted by tangents and additional topics that arise.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 11, 20202 min read
Five things that can make or break workplace teams
Five things that are all part of the equation and have the potential to either make or break workplace teams.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 9, 20202 min read
The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business
Our PI Insights provides a deeper look into individuals’ behaviors and work styles through visual aids and easy-to-read reports.
AJ Cheponis
May 25, 20203 min read
Why you should be writing thank you cards to your employees
Douglas R. Conant, former President and CEO of Campbell’s, handwrote over 30,000 thank you cards to his employees.
AJ Cheponis
May 21, 20203 min read
What is a skills gap analysis?
A skills gap is the difference between the skills your organization needs to successfully execute strategy and those currently present.
solutions171
May 14, 20203 min read
Five tips on recovering from work burnout
Luckily, you can recover from burnout. Here are five tips to try next time you feel overworked and overwhelmed.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 23, 20203 min read
7 types of people data your business should be measuring
Businesses that collect, analyze, and act upon their people data have more productive and engaged employees.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 17, 20205 min read
How to make remote team communication effective
To stay productive when remote, you need clarity on what needs to be done, who needs to do it, and by when.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 31, 20203 min read
5 ways to give feedback that won’t stunt creativity
I’m giving you these comments because I have very high expectations and I know that you can reach them.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 25, 20203 min read
The four environmental pressures that lead to employee disengagement
Companies spend too little time really understanding what makes their people unique and how this impacts their everyday work experience.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 19, 20202 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 17, 20203 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 12, 20203 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 10, 20202 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 3, 20204 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
Jan 13, 20203 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
solutions171
Jan 7, 20202 min read
Why HR shouldn’t freeze career paths
Americans want to succeed, not merely survive.
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