Category: Employers

There’s no “I” in groupthink. Okay, there IS – which is ironic, because the term, coined in a 1952 article by William H. Whyte, refers to the process of achieving group consensus by minimizing conflict (where’s the “I” in that?). But often, that consensus and “group harmony” comes at a high price for organizations. Here…

Want a way to build a better workplace that’s fast, foolproof and free? Foster greater trust among your employees. Trust creates a strong foundation upon which you can build a great culture, enhance performance and keep your business competitive. In an earlier post, we touched on the business benefits of fostering trust among managers and…

Do more. Do it faster. And accomplish it all with fewer resources. Like it or not, this is the business credo of our post-recession economy. And the pressure is taking its toll. Everywhere you look, teams’ limits are being pushed – leading to burnout, turnover, critical mistakes and internal discord. Instead of functioning as high-performing…

He’s a four-time NBA MVP. Two-time NBA championship winner. 12-time NBA All-Star. And now that he’s returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers, his team is leading the Eastern Conference and poised for yet another championship run this year. Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no denying that LeBron James is an amazing athlete –…

He’s probably lazy. He doesn’t care about his job. He’s just not cut out to work for this company. When an employee isn’t living up to your expectations, it’s human nature to make assumptions like these. But assumptions can be wrong – leading to, well, rather unpleasant consequences. So if you find yourself frustrated with…

What’s true of all successful organizations? They think about, talk about and plan for the future. No matter what industry you’re in, change is a constant. So if you’re spending too much time looking in the “rearview mirror” – and not enough on the road ahead – your products, services or processes will rapidly become…

Is 2016 the year that you become a better leader? Whether you consider resolutions a boon or bane, you know that improving your leadership skills won’t happen by accident. It will only come from setting SMART goals and changing specific behaviors. But what habits should you change? What goals should you set? While your objectives…

The real secret to creating an outstanding company culture? Lean a little closer to your screen and we’ll tell you. The secret is… …that there is no secret. Or magic formula. Or foolproof method. An amazing culture can’t be created by waving a wand; it takes persistence, patience and team effort (and great ideas, of…

Want a great New Year’s resolution for your business? Commit to staying on top of the legislation changes impacting your organization. Admittedly, employment law isn’t a very glamorous topic, but staying up-to-date and compliant is essential to making the New Year both happy and profitable for your business. Below, Exact Staff summarizes three new or…

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. You’re running a successful business – and you know that having a sound plan with measurable objectives is the best way to grow it. For example, when creating your strategic plan for next year, you probably included some sort of an over-arching growth objective…