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AJ Cheponis
May 23, 20232 min read
Stop Losing Money: 5 Retention Strategies to Keep Your Best Employees
The typical cost of turnover for positions earning less than $30,000 annually is 16% of an employee's annual salary.
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 28, 20232 min read
Say Goodbye to Ineffective Performance Reviews with These Expert Tips
Performance appraisals are a vital aspect of managing a team, yet they're often viewed as demotivating and time-consuming.
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
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Transform Your Organization with These 5 Proven Tips for Shaping its Culture
A strong and intentional culture, communicated effectively, is the secret sauce that sets successful companies apart.
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.
AJ Cheponis
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Employee development: Why it pays to invest in your people
Investing in the professional development of your team members can result in a wide range of advantages.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Controlling Your Turnover Rate: Learning the Art of Accommodation
A little accommodation goes a long way toward stemming the flow of quality workers from bleeding out your doors.
AJ Cheponis
Nov 16, 20224 min read
Streamline Your Hiring Process
Companies are scared of making bad hires, as a result, they have designed bloated bureaucratic hiring processes. Learn how to solve it.
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 4, 20225 min read
How To Attract Candidates by Reference Profile.
Let’s say you’ve determined that only certain profiles will truly thrive in this position. How do you attract the right people?
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 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
Jun 14, 20224 min read
How To Create Compelling Career Paths
According to the 2022 Employee Engagement Report, lack of adequate career pathing is one of the top 10 reasons your people leave.
AJ Cheponis
May 31, 20224 min read
5 Tips to Change Corporate Culture
We’ve identified four main forces of employee disengagement. One alone can cripple your organization. Two or more can be fatal.
AJ Cheponis
May 24, 20223 min read
How To Improve Your Glassdoor Rating.
Because it’s a direct reflection of candid and anonymous opinions, Glassdoor is an excellent place to start a health check of your brand.
AJ Cheponis
May 3, 20224 min read
How To Hire a Human Resources Manager.
Wondering how to hire a great human resources manager? Start with questions that get right at the behaviors & competencies the role requires
AJ Cheponis
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Performance Evaluations: Four best practices.
Only 37% of North American companies find their performance evaluation programs effective.
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