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Half a trillion dollars (yep – trillion, with a “t”). That’s the estimated annual cost of work stress to U.S. employers, according to this 2017 Mental Health America study. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. This eye-opening survey includes dozens of disturbing statistics that quantify the extensive impact job stress has on today’s…

When you feel uptight or anxious, sometimes there’s a clear culprit – like that traffic jam that’s making you late, or those three cups of coffee you just chugged. Other times, the reasons may not be so obvious. Could Your Daily Routine to Blame? Seemingly innocuous habits, like the ones listed below, can heighten your…

Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone: A Families and Work Institute study cited in this ABC News article showed that more than half of U.S. employees feel overworked or overwhelmed at least some of the time. Research compiled by The American Institute of Stress show that job stress has escalated progressively over the past few decades…

Umm… So… Mmhmmm In this earlier post, “Words and Phrases Smart People Never Use in Conversation,” we explained why filler words like these can make you sound less intelligent than you really are. But hold on a second (well, 200 milliseconds, to be exact). According to N.J. Enfield, a professor of linguistics at the University…

At Exact Staff, we’re continually searching for ways to improve the effectiveness of our organization’s leaders. And when we find great new ideas, we share them here! Over the years, we’ve written dozens of posts to help you grow as a leader by: Making better decisions Building high-performing teams Becoming more inspirational In today’s leadership…

The language you use at work can inspire, inform, persuade and instill trust – or make you sound utterly clueless. Which side of the communication fence do you stand on? The truth is, all of us are occasionally undisciplined in our word choices. But if you’re habitually using any of the following words or phrases,…

Ever have one of those mornings when you’re feeling positive, full of energy, focused and ready to tackle whatever work throws your way? We think you need more of those. Sure, it helps to have a solid morning routine. But if you want to make dramatic improvements in your happiness and productivity in the a.m.,…

Email. Whether you love it or abhor it, two things are true: It’s an indispensable part of business. And it isn’t going by the wayside anytime soon. Yet, as ubiquitous a form of communication email is, many professionals are bad at using it – sending dense blocks of text, spamming inboxes with unnecessary “Reply All”…

Daydreaming? Ignoring emails? Staring at pictures of puppies? They may sound like a recipe for disaster at work – but they can boost your performance. Over the years, we’ve been programmed to equate success with working relentlessly at breakneck speed. In reality? High performance comes from working smarter, not harder. So, before you automatically discount…

You were passed over for that promotion. You were never called in for that interview. You thought that, by this point, you’d be much further along in your career. Where did things go wrong? It’s natural to be disheartened, frustrated, even a little confused when your career feels like it’s off the rails – especially…