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Being a manager isn’t an easy task, and sometimes people are put in the position with minimal training or expertise. For those of you who are first-time managers, or managers who could use some refreshing, our team has created this post on what great managers are doing differently. Take notes, as being a good manager…

Every organization wants to have the best of the best when it comes to employees. This doesn’t necessarily mean only hiring top employees, but it means taking steps to develop top-tier employees. This post is designed to help your organization do just that, turn your current staff into top-tier employees. Four Main Stages of Coaching…

Finding the best talent for your organization is extremely competitive. Attracting top talent should be a priority for your company, but the top talent should want to come to you. Your company should actively recruit top talent on an ongoing basis. Our team at ExactStaff has compiled this post to help you make your company…

HR technology is becoming increasingly popular and extremely beneficial to organizations. As we have discussed in our recent HR related blog articles, there are already so many apps out there for the HR professional. It’s important to understand what drives these technologies, so our team at Exact Staff has created this post to help your…

Performance appraisals are a traditional practice within most organizations, but when it comes down to it, they really don’t work. Forward-thinking organizations want their employees to be ingrained in the culture and they favor a participative work environment, but traditional performance appraisals say the exact opposite. A traditional performance appraisal consists of the manager writing…

The word “team” is often referenced in workplaces on a regular basis. Employers want employees to work as part of the team, employees need to know how to work on a team, but few leaders know how to develop a successful team. It’s important for employees to understand the meaning of being a part of…

The weather is slowly becoming warmer, making employees’ minds wander to the outdoors. After a long winter, employees are ready to get outside and have some fun. Unfortunately, sometimes the warmer weather can decrease productivity. Our team at Exact Staff has compiled some tips on how to keep your workplace productive as spring continues. Encourage…

When hiring new employees, many employers give little thought to what the job description really should be. Most of the time it’s a simple copy job from the last time the position was posted. Many employers don’t realize that job descriptions need to be so much more to ensure qualified candidates will be knocking on…

As an HR professional, you’re always busy and are most likely increasing your reliance on mobile devices. Having a mobile device is crucial, as many HR pros aren’t always in the office. You might be at a recruiting event and need to approve a time card, or attending a seminar and want to follow-up with…

As companies are growing and expanding, they are having an increasingly hard time finding qualified professionals to fill available positions. According to the Trendsetter Barometer by PricewaterhouseCoopers, the majority of private companies plan to hire, but 28-percent say that the employment skills gap is a barrier to their growth. One reason for this skills gap…