Stay Mentally Fit – Exercise Your Brain

Most of us focus on our physical fitness, whether we head to the gym or take a walk around the block. Few of us focus on brain fitness, probably because we didn’t know we could exercise it. That’s right, we can exercise our brains just as we would our arms and legs, and the results…

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Top Workplace Trends for 2014

Workplace trends are tricky to predict, as you never know what the future will hold. Unfortunately, 2014 is showing no signs of improvement and with the Affordable Care Act next year, there are going to be some major changes. Also, baby boomers are beginning to retire, and the entire concept of “work” is slowly changing.…

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Increase Profitability – Today!

To make the most of your marketing mix (the combination of promotions, products, distribution channels, and prices), it’s important to find the right balance between each opportunity. Combining short and long-term strategies will help you create an even more profitable marketing mix. Short-term marketing strategies create immediate return and revenue. The results of these strategies…

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Tips for Finishing Strong in the Fourth Quarter

The phrase “corporate culture” is thrown around offices everywhere, but what does it really mean? Corporate culture starts with defining your company’s vision. If this is already done, you are one step ahead. If not, you may have a few extra steps. Your company’s vision includes the overall values and provides them with a purpose.…

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Can a Tattoo Hinder Your Hiring Potential?

So you thought that tattoo you got on spring break was a great idea, but now that it’s time to enter the working world how is it affecting your ability to get a job? You aren’t alone, according to a recent report from the Pew Research Center, nearly 40 percent of people between the ages…

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Create a Cover Letter that Positions You Above the Rest

Cover letters can be time consuming, but they are the perfect interview door-openers. Think about it, a cover letter is a brief document showcasing the reasons why you are the perfect fit for the job. Before the interviewer even meets you, they see your cover letter. Our team at Exact Staff has compiled some information…

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Maintaining a Positive Corporate Culture

The phrase “corporate culture” is thrown around offices everywhere, but what does it really mean? Corporate culture starts with defining your company’s vision. If this is already done, you are one step ahead. If not, you may have a few extra steps. Your company’s vision includes the overall values and provides them with a purpose.…

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How the Happiest Companies in America Treat Their Employees

To boost overall team morale it is very important that employers are involved in the process. Studies have shown that employee morale is tied directly to productivity and according to a recent study of 3,000 participants in 79 countries, “The happiest employees are 180% more energized than their less content colleagues, 108% more engaged, and…

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Job Hunting Takes Patience and Persistence

As you find yourself looking for a new job, in a turbulent job market nonetheless, you start off full of optimism and at full speed. Unfortunately, as time goes on, you become a little less optimistic and finding your ideal position seems out of reach. It’s at this moment when both patience and persistence are…

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Job Shadowing to Develop a Better Relationship with Coworkers

Do you ever wonder what some of your coworkers are doing all day? I’m sure many of you do and most likely they wonder the same thing about you. It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day tasks and focus only on your to-do list. But, in order to develop better office relationships, consider job…

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