


Edens & Avant operates within a highly specialized sector of the real estate investment industry. The company owns and operates 240 grocery-anchored shopping centers in 20 states throughout the Eastern United States . Due to the highly specialized nature of the Company's business, and Edens & Avant's unique operational culture, it is very important that staff selected to join the team are a good 'fit' in skill set and personality. Just as in many other successful companies, the need for the appropriate staff at Edens & Avant is a top priority.
To help determine whether candidates selected for employment at Edens & Avant can be successful, Joe Edens has used Personalysis for 25 years. Our tools help Joe match the most appropriate candidate to the specific work discipline, and place them where they are likely to be the most successful. Personalysis serves both the Company and the employee when personality dynamics fit specific job and performance requirements.
Additionally, Edens & Avant uses Personalysis to build relationships with individuals and coordinate the dynamics of various personalities that comprise its work teams. Our tools give employees insight that help establish strong relationships and an objective language from which to discuss challenging issues.
How successful is this process? In Joe Edens' words, "Our company has grown from $300 million in asset value to more than $2.2 billion in value with the best people in place. How much can be attributed to Personalysis? After a quarter of a century of experience using this tool, we can say with certainty using this tool is one of the best investments we have ever made."