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Technology today is all about being faster and better. Increased productivity and a desire to accomplish tasks quickly are the goals of most companies. Unfortunately, pleasant exchanges and strong relationships are pushed aside by these goals. But if you work with some great people, you must let them know you appreciate the extra things they…

A cover letter is a crucial part of your application. It is a fantastic way to grab a hiring manager’s attention while highlighting why you are the best person for the job. There is no established proper way to open a cover letter, but there are certain lines to help you stand out and statements…

    Important COVID-19 Updates for Clients as of 4/7/2020   With the continued effects of the coronavirus, we want to keep you informed of the steps Exact Staff is taking to ensure the well-being of our associates and clients, while maintaining business continuity.ed Steps to Prevent Illness, the best way to prevent illness is…

Early risers are a virtuous people! Research suggests that successful people get up and accomplish more in those first few hours of wake time than the rest of us do in an entire day. And the list of famed early risers is long—Apple CEO Tim Cook, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Vanguard chairman Bill McNabb, and…

Will your business ride a wave of success in 2019 – or get caught in the undertow? The answer depends on how quickly your organization capitalizes on emerging trends in your industry. It may sound brutal, but it’s true: With change occurring faster than ever, what worked yesterday might not cut it tomorrow. Business leaders…

Take a look around your office. Are your employees: Making a final push to hit year-end targets…or spending too much time shopping online at Target? Planning for a great 2019…or just planning their family gatherings? Working industriously…or as distracted as Buddy the Elf? It’s the holidays. House guests, unfinished shopping, parties and pending vacations can…

Hearing the words “trust me” at work can inspire confidence and hope – or just make you want to roll your eyes. Why is the phrase so meaningful when one person utters it – and yet utterly meaningless when someone else says it? Some are just better at building trust than others. As we mentioned…

Looking for ways to be smarter and more successful at work? Of course, you are – otherwise, you probably wouldn’t have clicked on this post title. So, let’s get to the good stuff… Smart, successful, high-performing people operate differently from their “average” counterparts. And in many cases, it’s what they DON’T do that gives them…

“The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men / Gang aft a-gley.” –Robert Burns, “To a Mouse” Is the language in this excerpt archaic? Yep. Are there mice in your organization? We certainly hope not. Verbiage and rodents aside, Burns’ message is timeless and universal: Regardless of your organization’s size, industry, competition or market, the…

Want to make your business stronger? More agile? More resilient? Stop hiring clones! Scientific research provides support for the very real (and troubling) tendency managers have to select candidates who are similar to themselves in terms of leisure activities, social markers and personal tastes. Even when companies have high levels of demographic diversity, they still…