Seasonal Temporary Hiring Hits New High

As the holiday season quickly approaches, retailers consistently hire new temporary workers. According to an annual survey by CareerBuilder on holiday hiring, almost 40-percent of retailers are planning on increasing hiring for the holidays. This number is up from 36-percent from last year. To the benefit of those temporary workers, the survey also stated that…

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Will the Affordable Care Act Be a Blessing or a Curse for Small Businesses?

Talk of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is everywhere, and if you’re a small business you may be concerned about what the future holds. Implementation of the ACA has been in stages starting in 2013 and 2014. Our team at ExactStaff has compiled the key provisions of the ACA, and what it will mean for…

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Staffing Agencies Employed 3 Million People per Day in Quarter 3 of 2013

As we all know, today’s job market is still a tough one for job seekers. No matter the industry, many people are struggling to find steady employment. Luckily, there are viable options for those looking to find a new career – one of the best is to utilize a staffing company. A staffing company works…

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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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