My son recently turned eight years old, and because his birthday falls in July during the summer months, our family generally seizes this opportunity to throw a low-cost party in our backyard rather than laying down a small fortune for the latest laser tag / foam ball pit / inflatable bounce house venue. As a […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/best-intentions-company-culture-exacthire.jpg372692Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgRandi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCP2016-08-15 15:52:412021-07-27 10:23:13The Best Intentions That Ruin the Pursuit of Great Company Culture
Be intentional. That’s it. Shortest blog ever, right? Let’s at least call intentionality the prerequisite for positive culture development. While it is true that you can’t force culture because it happens (insert buzz word) organically, purposefully paying attention to the actions and behaviors an organization takes that affect culture is like putting Miracle-Gro on your […]
We live in an age of distraction and it’s wreaking havoc on your talent applicant sourcing process. Despite your efforts to write engaging job descriptions, post them far and wide and publicize your amazing corporate culture, your click-to-apply ratio is dismal. So what gives? While the aforementioned items are undoubtedly important factors in the talent […]
Competition for talented employees in today’s job market is fierce. The balance of power has swung in favor of the talented job seeker. And since these job seekers have multiple job opportunities to consider, they’re not just looking for a job that pays the bills; they’re looking for a work experience that enhances their lives. […]
Unless you’re Patrick Star and living under a rock this summer, you’ve noticed that the weather has been beautiful…and hot. That hasn’t stopped us at ExactHire from going out and having some fun in the sun though! May and June have both proved to be quite competitive here in the office for our monthly MondayFunday […]
1. How to Write a Resume via GIPHY Resumes are like the windows into your job seeking souls, or a window into what you did before this job. Either way, they’re important. Whether or not you think you are a resume “expert,” every position requires a little tweaking of the resume. So, it doesn’t matter […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/push-for-help-1.jpg600800Christian Willeyhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgChristian Willey2016-06-23 11:07:522023-11-27 14:17:116 Skills to Master in Your First Year Out of College
“You just need a little time to get your feet wet.” Onboarding new employees could be described as the process whereby a new employee gets her proverbial feet wet. It’s a process of discovering something for the first time, overcoming fear and anxiety, and gradually becoming familiar, comfortable with a new experience. It’s a slow, […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Work-Flow.jpg302640Tom Bransonhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgTom Branson2016-06-02 12:31:592023-04-28 12:27:15Onboarding New Employees At Multiple Locations
As the movement to eliminate potential employment barriers for individuals with a criminal record continues, Vermont is the newest state to pass legislation to “Ban the Box” in the early stages of the application process for public and private sector employment. “Ban the Box” AKA “Fair Chance Policy” aims to reduce recidivism rates and future […]
Thank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and […]
It’s been a busy spring for the ExactHire team, but we managed to fit in 2 MondayFunday events. March featured a cut-throat Nerf shootout (sounds violent, but I can assure you it was not), and April saw us channel our calm, creative, contemplative sides as we painted and decoupaged (?) picture frames for the mothers […]
A snare is a rudimentary tool that was once popularly used to catch small game. To be successful, it requires two conditions to be met: It’s well built for the intended target. It has the ideal placement for the intended target. If either of the above conditions is not met, the chances of catching anything […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/ExactHire-White-Bunny-George-Bannister.jpg480640Tom Bransonhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgTom Branson2016-04-26 10:57:442017-10-31 16:12:07Quickly Snaring Talent For Open Positions
I just finished reading a post discussing a new sit-com pilot on FOX with the working title HR. I’ll link to that article a little bit later, but for now let’s consider what this new show might mean to the world of Human Resources. I certainly support the idea of a new comedy based around […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/HR-TV-copy.jpg398600Tom Bransonhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgTom Branson2016-04-13 15:31:572017-10-31 16:12:07New FOX TV Pilot “HR”…Will It Be A Hit?
Payroll service outsourcing is nothing new regardless of whether you look at large employers, or organizations that fall within the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) space. However, advances in other human resources-related technologies in recent years have, for the first time, enabled increasing numbers of smaller businesses to automate administrative tasks related to recruiting, employee […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/payroll-service-bureaus-hr-technology.jpg300700Harlan Schafirhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgHarlan Schafir2016-03-31 10:12:412023-04-28 12:28:10Payroll Service Bureaus – Are Clients a Flight Risk? [Infographic]
Technology distorts and weakens vital human interactions that are essential to the development of healthy, productive relationships. Living in scholarly articles and strewn across the internet, there are endless theories and opinions on the profound impact that rapidly advancing technology is having on our society. Mixed with these viewpoints–and perhaps coloring them with shades of […]
Independent payroll service bureaus, it’s time to put on your game face. Your competition isn’t getting any weaker these days, and technology innovation and adoption is moving at a breakneck pace. So, what do you do…sit down and relentlessly review game tapes to study your competitors’ every play? Well, not exactly, but it is critical […]
https://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/payroll-service-bureau-prospect-plays.jpg332750Harlan Schafirhttps://www.exacthire.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ExactHire-Modern-Horizontal-2.svgHarlan Schafir2016-03-11 15:34:122024-01-25 15:29:584 Plays For Payroll Service Bureaus To Close Prospects
The Best Intentions That Ruin the Pursuit of Great Company Culture
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPMy son recently turned eight years old, and because his birthday falls in July during the summer months, our family generally seizes this opportunity to throw a low-cost party in our backyard rather than laying down a small fortune for the latest laser tag / foam ball pit / inflatable bounce house venue. As a […]
7 Catalysts for Developing an Enviable Company Culture
in Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPBe intentional. That’s it. Shortest blog ever, right? Let’s at least call intentionality the prerequisite for positive culture development. While it is true that you can’t force culture because it happens (insert buzz word) organically, purposefully paying attention to the actions and behaviors an organization takes that affect culture is like putting Miracle-Gro on your […]
4 Guidelines for Optimal Job Application Conversion Rates
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Randi Renee Doerr, SPHR, SHRM-SCPWe live in an age of distraction and it’s wreaking havoc on your talent applicant sourcing process. Despite your efforts to write engaging job descriptions, post them far and wide and publicize your amazing corporate culture, your click-to-apply ratio is dismal. So what gives? While the aforementioned items are undoubtedly important factors in the talent […]
The Eagle Has Landed: Employee Onboarding
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonCompetition for talented employees in today’s job market is fierce. The balance of power has swung in favor of the talented job seeker. And since these job seekers have multiple job opportunities to consider, they’re not just looking for a job that pays the bills; they’re looking for a work experience that enhances their lives. […]
MondayFunday: Races and Bases
in Workforce Management/by Christian WilleyUnless you’re Patrick Star and living under a rock this summer, you’ve noticed that the weather has been beautiful…and hot. That hasn’t stopped us at ExactHire from going out and having some fun in the sun though! May and June have both proved to be quite competitive here in the office for our monthly MondayFunday […]
6 Skills to Master in Your First Year Out of College
in Hiring Process/by Christian Willey1. How to Write a Resume via GIPHY Resumes are like the windows into your job seeking souls, or a window into what you did before this job. Either way, they’re important. Whether or not you think you are a resume “expert,” every position requires a little tweaking of the resume. So, it doesn’t matter […]
Onboarding New Employees At Multiple Locations
in Workforce Management/by Tom Branson“You just need a little time to get your feet wet.” Onboarding new employees could be described as the process whereby a new employee gets her proverbial feet wet. It’s a process of discovering something for the first time, overcoming fear and anxiety, and gradually becoming familiar, comfortable with a new experience. It’s a slow, […]
Vermont “Ban the Box” Legislation
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Nancy Meyer, SHRM-CPAs the movement to eliminate potential employment barriers for individuals with a criminal record continues, Vermont is the newest state to pass legislation to “Ban the Box” in the early stages of the application process for public and private sector employment. “Ban the Box” AKA “Fair Chance Policy” aims to reduce recidivism rates and future […]
Thank You, But We’re Not Hiring (You)
in Hiring Process, Workforce Management/by Christian WilleyThank you for your interest in our company. Though your resume was impressive, we have decided to consider other applicants further. I apologize for the disappointing news, best of luck in your job search. After reading an email like the one above, a flurry of emotions begin to take hold. Overwhelming disappointment, crippling self-doubt, and […]
MondayFunday: Leprechauns and Moms
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonIt’s been a busy spring for the ExactHire team, but we managed to fit in 2 MondayFunday events. March featured a cut-throat Nerf shootout (sounds violent, but I can assure you it was not), and April saw us channel our calm, creative, contemplative sides as we painted and decoupaged (?) picture frames for the mothers […]
Quickly Snaring Talent For Open Positions
in Hiring Process/by Tom BransonA snare is a rudimentary tool that was once popularly used to catch small game. To be successful, it requires two conditions to be met: It’s well built for the intended target. It has the ideal placement for the intended target. If either of the above conditions is not met, the chances of catching anything […]
New FOX TV Pilot “HR”…Will It Be A Hit?
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonI just finished reading a post discussing a new sit-com pilot on FOX with the working title HR. I’ll link to that article a little bit later, but for now let’s consider what this new show might mean to the world of Human Resources. I certainly support the idea of a new comedy based around […]
Payroll Service Bureaus – Are Clients a Flight Risk? [Infographic]
in Workforce Management/by Harlan SchafirPayroll service outsourcing is nothing new regardless of whether you look at large employers, or organizations that fall within the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) space. However, advances in other human resources-related technologies in recent years have, for the first time, enabled increasing numbers of smaller businesses to automate administrative tasks related to recruiting, employee […]
Does HR Tech Dehumanize HR?
in Workforce Management/by Tom BransonTechnology distorts and weakens vital human interactions that are essential to the development of healthy, productive relationships. Living in scholarly articles and strewn across the internet, there are endless theories and opinions on the profound impact that rapidly advancing technology is having on our society. Mixed with these viewpoints–and perhaps coloring them with shades of […]
4 Plays For Payroll Service Bureaus To Close Prospects
in Workforce Management/by Harlan SchafirIndependent payroll service bureaus, it’s time to put on your game face. Your competition isn’t getting any weaker these days, and technology innovation and adoption is moving at a breakneck pace. So, what do you do…sit down and relentlessly review game tapes to study your competitors’ every play? Well, not exactly, but it is critical […]