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We’re a productivity-obsessed nation, always looking for new ways to save precious hours and accomplish more in less time at work. One of the biggest workplace productivity saboteurs? You guessed it: meetings. Every year, businesses waste $37 billion (yep, with a “b”) on unproductive meetings. Middle managers report spending 35% of their time in meetings,…

It’s cold. It’s raining. You’re tired. And in 45 minutes, you’re headed into another day of that firestorm/3-ring-circus you call work. The question is: Is it going to be a great morning or a fantastic one? That’s not a misprint; it’s an example of choosing a positive outlook to improve your experience – and it’s…

“Innovate or die.” It’s more than a cool catchphrase. Factors like rapidly advancing technology and intense global competition make it extremely difficult to keep up with the accelerating rate of change in business today. Maintaining the status quo, or even striving for incremental improvement, is no longer enough to stay at the leading edge of…

They may be called “soft,” but make no mistake: Regardless of your industry or job function, soft skills are an undeniably important success factor in your career. They’re those often-underrated skills that make team members collaborative, professionals confident, service providers caring and leaders inspirational. What Soft Skills are Most Important for Success in the Modern…

 “addicted to online shopping” “in my 30s and living with my mom” “someone who enjoys long naps during the work day” You’d never put phrases like these in your professional resume. They’re career sabotage! But if you want to create a resume that truly distinguishes you as the best candidate for a position, you need…

Overcoming skills gaps. Reducing turnover. Managing changing workloads. If you’re in HR, these are just a few of the myriad challenges you face. And as you well know, the way your business attracts, employs and develops people dramatically influences your ability to meet these challenges. Regardless of your industry, talent is your company’s biggest asset.…

Did you wake up this morning feeling positive? Grateful? Excited to get your day started? No? Then let’s move that needle – on your happiness level, that is. When it comes to your sense of wellbeing, you have a general baseline for how happy you are. This “happiness set-point,” as psychologists call it, is the…

Fighting an uphill battle in your current job? Feel like you’ve stagnated in your career – or like you just aren’t doing the type of work you’re meant for? You might be in the wrong career for your zodiac sign. Before you scoff and assume we’ve completely lost our marbles, consider this: Several years ago,…

Here are a few facts about energy in the workplace: All people, objects and spaces have energy. That energy can be shared, increased or drained. For people, energy naturally flows toward meaningful action – and can be increased through focused, fulfilling work. Leaders have a huge impact on others’ energy. They can ignite and fuel…

Every once in a while, we come across a concept so revolutionary, we feel compelled to share it. Today is one of those days. A team member here at Exact Staff recently shared an intriguing article on the concept of “forwardship.” (If you’ve never heard of it, don’t worry – it’s a new idea!) Okay,…