Exact Staff Insight Blogs

“You have absolutely no idea who I am, and I have absolutely no idea how to start this email.” You wouldn’t begin writing an email this way, right? Unfortunately, some business professionals pour a ton of effort into writing compelling email subject lines that get their emails opened, but drop the ball once they get…

Ever had to lead a dull meeting? Give a presentation on a dry topic? Teach your team something that’s important but incredibly boring? Then you know how tough an audience can be. By now you’ve probably heard that statistic from Microsoft saying that the average human attention span is shorter than a goldfish’s. Regardless of…

Ever hear of dead butt syndrome? It sounds creepy, but it’s a real medical condition! Also known as gluteal amnesia, the condition develops when the gluteus medius (one of the three main muscles that make up your behind) stops firing correctly. Left untreated, it can lead to lower back pain, hip pain, as well as…

Fact: People judge books by their covers… …and emails by their subject lines. You may have great news to deliver. An unbelievable offer to share. Or an urgent request that can’t be ignored. But none of that matters if your recipients never open their emails from you. And the secret to getting your emails opened?…

We’re a productivity-obsessed nation, always looking for new ways to save precious hours and accomplish more in less time at work. One of the biggest workplace productivity saboteurs? You guessed it: meetings. Every year, businesses waste $37 billion (yep, with a “b”) on unproductive meetings. Middle managers report spending 35% of their time in meetings,…

It’s cold. It’s raining. You’re tired. And in 45 minutes, you’re headed into another day of that firestorm/3-ring-circus you call work. The question is: Is it going to be a great morning or a fantastic one? That’s not a misprint; it’s an example of choosing a positive outlook to improve your experience – and it’s…

“Innovate or die.” It’s more than a cool catchphrase. Factors like rapidly advancing technology and intense global competition make it extremely difficult to keep up with the accelerating rate of change in business today. Maintaining the status quo, or even striving for incremental improvement, is no longer enough to stay at the leading edge of…

They may be called “soft,” but make no mistake: Regardless of your industry or job function, soft skills are an undeniably important success factor in your career. They’re those often-underrated skills that make team members collaborative, professionals confident, service providers caring and leaders inspirational. What Soft Skills are Most Important for Success in the Modern…

 “addicted to online shopping” “in my 30s and living with my mom” “someone who enjoys long naps during the work day” You’d never put phrases like these in your professional resume. They’re career sabotage! But if you want to create a resume that truly distinguishes you as the best candidate for a position, you need…

Overcoming skills gaps. Reducing turnover. Managing changing workloads. If you’re in HR, these are just a few of the myriad challenges you face. And as you well know, the way your business attracts, employs and develops people dramatically influences your ability to meet these challenges. Regardless of your industry, talent is your company’s biggest asset.…