Has a recruiter been calling you? It’s not wise to ignore the phone. Even if you’re not interested in a new job, it’s worth your while to answer the phone, text or respond to that email when a recruiter contacts you.Here are some of the major reasons why it’s a good idea to pick up… Read more »
Setting strategic goals is essential to the life of your healthcare organization. If you don’t, your team has nothing to strive for. Plus, your organization as a whole has no way of measuring whether or not you’re achieving what you should be: highly effective and timely patient care. Let’s take a look at four basic… Read more »
There’s no doubt that technology is changing the world of healthcare. Telemedicine is just one example, and it’s an important one. Telemedicine involves using electronic communications — teleconferencing, remote monitoring, video calling, etc. — to administer healthcare. So how is this kind of approach changing things in today’s medical facilities? More Healthcare at Home… Read more »
The thing about the medical field is that it’s always changing. And there’s no doubt that as we approach a new year and a new decade, certain trends will shape the healthcare industry in dramatic and possibly permanent ways. Let’s look at some examples and discuss how they might impact your healthcare facility. Mental… Read more »
In today’s job market, the vast majority of recruiting is done online. It’s about more than job boards and staffing websites, though. Today, great candidates can often be found through the use of social media. Use LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets to find job candidates your company may have never found elsewhere…. Read more »
Considering millennials will soon be the largest generation in the workforce, you should know how best to embrace them within your company. Their preferences and work habits differ from those who came before them. Once you figure out how they work, literally and figuratively, you’ll have a happier, more productive workplace. Know their motivations…. Read more »
When employees have to deal with change, they, like many of us, find it difficult. Thus, as an employer, you set the example; employees will follow your lead. Your acceptance of change as a positive will urge your employees to do the same. So, do what you can to show them how to deal with… Read more »
While you’re not responsible for your employees’ wellness, helping them stay healthy not only benefits them, it benefits you — and your bottom line. Plus, the best workforce is a healthy one, and helping them create and stick to good habits shows you care about them not only as employees but as people as well…. Read more »
When a position is open, it may seem like a smart idea to wait and see if it really needs filling, or take time with finding the very best candidate, but that sort of thinking can become expensive in more ways than one. While it makes sense to take hiring seriously, leaving a position vacant… Read more »
Do you see your work team as one that deals with things as they happen or takes responsibility for what occurs, as well as the part they play in that occurrence? Herein lies the difference between being proactive and reactive. To have a team that anticipates needs, problems and the like, encourage them to take… Read more »