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Five new ways to evaluate your employees

AJ Cheponis

Oct 6, 20203 min read

Five new ways to evaluate your employees

Core values aren’t examined enough, but they’re making a comeback. Prioritize responsiveness when calculating employee performance.

How one trucking industry CEO is solving their turnover problem

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

Jun 29, 20202 min read

How to keep your best people.

Savvy HR leaders always stress the importance of searching for company culture fit during recruitment interviews.

Customer retention: How to skyrocket strategic results

AJ Cheponis

Jun 18, 20206 min read

Customer retention: How to skyrocket strategic results

The behavioral and cognitive demands of the CSM role have evolved, but companies have not changed the way they hire, promote, and develop...

The power of the PI Personal Development Chart and how it can transform your business

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.

The onboarding guide for new sales hires

AJ Cheponis

May 26, 20205 min read

The onboarding guide for new sales hires

Onboarding means getting them immersed in your culture, your core values, your beliefs, performance expectations, technology, everything!

7 types of people data your business should be measuring

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.

The four environmental pressures that lead to employee disengagement

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.

Taming your turnover rate: Learning the art of accommodation

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.

This private equity firm grew 85% with zero turnover

AJ Cheponis

Feb 6, 20202 min read

This private equity firm grew 85% with zero turnover

By using talent optimization to align people strategy with business strategy, Acorn has unlocked its potential and avoided roadblocks...

How technology can help retain restaurant employees

AJ Cheponis

Feb 4, 20204 min read

How technology can help retain restaurant employees

Learn how technology and science can solve high turnover in restaurants.

In a tight labor market, get more selective

AJ Cheponis

Jan 16, 20203 min read

In a tight labor market, get more selective

By defining the behavioral benchmarks of a position, organizations can save time and find the proverbial needle in the haystack even when th

Reason #4 why employees quit: poor organizational fit

solutions171

Dec 17, 20194 min read

Reason #4 why employees quit: poor organizational fit

When employees are misaligned with corporate culture, they lack a feeling of belonging that can severely impact their performance and lead t

How to attract and retain software developers

AJ Cheponis

Dec 13, 20193 min read

How to attract and retain software developers

Before you can attract a top-performing developer, it’s necessary to know what makes a top-performing developer.

Cutting costs in retail business with talent optimization

solutions171

Dec 12, 20194 min read

Cutting costs in retail business with talent optimization

Poor company culture is one of the top reasons employees leave a company. On the other hand, when employees feel connected to the company...

AJ Cheponis

Nov 21, 20194 min read

The Patience Drive Deconstructed

Patience is the drive to have consistency and stability in one’s environment.

Why signing bonuses won’t save transportation’s talent shortage

solutions171

Nov 19, 20193 min read

Why signing bonuses won’t save transportation’s talent shortage

Signing bonuses aren’t a sustainable solution to the transportation talent shortage.

solutions171

Nov 12, 20193 min read

How to calculate employee turnover cost

A large part of employee turnover is connected to bad hiring decisions. Fortunately, this can be avoided.

solutions171

Sep 17, 20193 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.

The close ties between onboarding and employee engagement

solutions171

Jul 16, 20194 min read

The close ties between onboarding and employee engagement

Employee engagement is not the same thing as employee satisfaction or happiness, although satisfaction and happiness are good indicators of