By Steve M. Cohen bio Most people see social media as a means of connecting to other people and communicating with those outside their immediate circle. Especially in the business world, this can be shallow and naïve. For job seekers, social media is a means of cultivating and projecting an image that highlights skills and benefits for a prospective employer. For … [Read more...] about Social media: things are not always what they seem
Secrecy in the age of social media: six ways to keep sensitive practice information offline
You can be sure that most of your employees are active on social media. For younger ones, in fact, using Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are as natural as breathing. According to James Pooley, author of "Secrets: Managing Information Assets in the Age of Cyberespionage," social media and the sharing culture it has sparked are very real threats to organizations. "The … [Read more...] about Secrecy in the age of social media: six ways to keep sensitive practice information offline
Is that resume a sham? Is that job candidate lying?
Here's how to find out Estimates are that as many as 50% of job applicants lie on their resumes. It may not be possible to pinpoint the lies, but it is possible to identify the liars, says one professional sleuth. He is Jamie Richardson of Mission Possible Investigations in Albany, NY, which provides investigative services to law enforcement and businesses. Here he lays out a … [Read more...] about Is that resume a sham? Is that job candidate lying?
Model Policy: Workplace bullying
Why you need this policy: Workplace bullying is a serious and common occurrence, and your practice has a responsibility to make sure it does everything possible to prevent it. How this policy helps you: This policy helps define workplace bullying, and provides guidelines for what will not be tolerated. How to use this policy: Customize this policy for your medical … [Read more...] about Model Policy: Workplace bullying
Password protection
Editor's picks: HIPAA security can fail if the office doesn't take common-sense precautions HIPAA is now striking small offices; the first hit is on mobile devices What every medical office manager needs to know about the Sunshine Law … [Read more...] about Password protection
These office engagements don’t involve a ring
By Steve M. Cohen bio It's always exciting when someone at the office gets engaged to marry. There's another type of engagement that is important at work: engagement in the job. For any staff member, manager or even an owner/partner, there are key questions: Are you engaged? Is your staff engaged? The answers are critical. I often quote the Gallagher Organization. … [Read more...] about These office engagements don’t involve a ring
Big fat lies caught on resumes by hiring managers
The election of George Santos to the U.S. House of Representatives is a reminder to hiring managers to confirm the applicant's resume, which is apparently what the voters in his congressional district did not do last November. He was elected despite falsifying his work, financial, educational and personal history. According to a survey from CareerBuilder, a global leader in … [Read more...] about Big fat lies caught on resumes by hiring managers
Wage and hour violations can creep in quietly, and every office is at risk
A lot of employment laws apply only to larger employers. Not wage and hour laws. Those apply to every employer, regardless of size. And they are “the largest source of employment litigation,” says employment law attorney Daniel F. Pyne of Hopkins & Carley in San Jose, CA. In his own practice, wage and hour issues account for almost half of the matters that … [Read more...] about Wage and hour violations can creep in quietly, and every office is at risk
Try this “win-win” solution to stop personal internet use by staff
Manager Beth C. Pharr of North East Orthopaedics in Tupelo, MS, relies on a basic management practice when she presents any new policy. "I make it a win-win situation," she says. "I tell staff 'this why it's necessary, and this is how it benefits you.'" Such was the case when Pharr set a policy to solve a problem common to almost every office – personal internet use. To … [Read more...] about Try this “win-win” solution to stop personal internet use by staff
Your Employee Handbook Is Overdue for a Tune-Up
Click here for the presentation slides Paul and Ali Edwards are exceptionally qualified to help you create a great employee handbook. Their experience combines a legal background focused on HR issues with a unique understanding of medical practices of all sizes. Take advantage of their knowledge to write an employee handbook that: Creates consistency, which leads to … [Read more...] about Your Employee Handbook Is Overdue for a Tune-Up