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AJ Cheponis
Oct 31, 20242 min read
PI Behavioral Assessment vs. Five Factor Model: What Every Leader Should Know
Your people are your organization’s biggest competitive edge. Isn’t it time you invested in understanding how they’re wired for success?
AJ Cheponis
Aug 20, 20244 min read
Unlocking Sales Potential: How Thinking Outside the Box Transforms Client Relationships
In the competitive world of sales, standing out requires more than just offering a low price, great product, or service.
AJ Cheponis
Jul 5, 20243 min read
Retaining Top Talent: Strategies for Long-Term Success
High employee turnover can be costly and disruptive, affecting productivity and morale.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 27, 20243 min read
Hiring Top Talent: Strategies for Making Better Hiring Decisions
Hiring the right candidate is a complex process that involves more than just reviewing resumes and conducting interviews.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Attracting Top Talent: Mastering the Art of Talent Acquisition
Attracting top talent begins with a deep understanding of the specific behavioral and cognitive demands of each role.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 18, 20245 min read
How to Hire Top Salespeople: A Seven-Step Process
Adopting this seven-step hiring process will significantly improve your ability to identify and attract top sales talent.
AJ Cheponis
Jun 4, 20243 min read
The High Cost of Low-Quality Interview Questions: Elevate Your Hiring Process to Propel Your Business Forward
In a world where 77% of jobs require zero creativity, sticking to outdated interviewing norms is strategic malpractice.
AJ Cheponis
Jan 18, 20243 min read
The Hidden Toll of Mediocre Hiring Processes: A Wake-Up Call for Business Leaders
Gone are the days when businesses could afford the luxury of dragging their feet in the hiring process.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 14, 20237 min read
Selecting the Right Candidate: A Guide to a Thorough and Effective Hiring Process
hiring the wrong candidate can be costly and have a negative impact on the company's productivity, culture, and bottom line.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 7, 20238 min read
Structured Interviewing: The Key to Consistency and Objectivity
Without a framework, interviewers may miss important details or ask inconsistent questions, leading to an incomplete or biased assessment of
AJ Cheponis
Oct 17, 20235 min read
4 Steps to Successful Hiring: Finding and Keeping the Right Candidate for Your Business
Hiring the "right" person is essential as they will turn your strategy and objectives into tangible results.
AJ Cheponis
Aug 1, 20234 min read
Objective vs. Subjective Decision-Making: What's Best for Your Company's Hiring Process?
When we process information and make decisions, we can either be subjective or objective.
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 18, 20232 min read
Why Your Job Postings Are Attracting the Wrong Candidates (And What to Do Instead)
Hiring for the future is a great goal, but it can be challenging to find candidates who are forward-thinking
AJ Cheponis
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Identifying and Eliminating Hiring Committee Bias: A Proven Strategy for Better Hiring Decisions
The bureaucratic method is also sometimes rooted in hiring managers trying to protect their own careers.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 27, 20233 min read
Overcoming Confirmation Bias: 3 Actionable Strategies for Better Team Performance
Confirmation bias is a natural tendency that can negatively impact team performance, hurt morale, and limit innovation.
AJ Cheponis
Apr 13, 20233 min read
The Importance of Hiring the Right Person: A Tale of Talent Optimization
But it's not just about hiring the right person; it's also about keeping employees engaged and motivated.
AJ Cheponis
Mar 23, 20233 min read
Attracting Top Talent in 2023: Tips for a Successful Hiring Approach
But fear not – there are several strategies you can use to create a talent strategy that attracts the best and brightest in your industry.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 28, 202213 min read
A Hiring Strategy That Works
Here are five ways to develop an effective hiring strategy and align your HR practices with your organization’s needs.
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