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When watercooler talk turns political, office productivity drops

May 5, 2017

Employees in the US are finding it increasingly difficult to ignore political discussions in their workplace, and 31% believe political conversations among coworkers decrease their company's productivity. Throughout February 2017, Clutch, a B2B ratings and reviews site, surveyed 1,000 full-time employees to evaluate their experience with political expression in the workplace … [Read more...] about When watercooler talk turns political, office productivity drops

‘Dressing for success’ at the office counts far more than you think

May 5, 2017

Whether the manager is speaking to a group, to the doctors, or to a new patient, looks count, says image consultant Sandy Dumont of The Image Architect in Norfolk, VA. And Dumont backs up her assertion with research – limited research, but research nonetheless. She recently sat in a courtroom "for hours predicting which attorneys would win based on how they looked." And each … [Read more...] about ‘Dressing for success’ at the office counts far more than you think

Cyberthreats demand your attention and a customized approach

April 28, 2017

The recently released BakerHostetler 2017 Data Security Incident Response Report highlights the critical need for senior executives in all industries to understand and be ready to tackle the legal and business risks associated with cyberthreats and to have enterprisewide tactics in place to address intrusions before they happen. At the same time, Dell just released the … [Read more...] about Cyberthreats demand your attention and a customized approach

How to master the art of delegation

April 28, 2017

When it comes to delegating work to staff, managers rarely hit a happy medium. Instead, they tend to fall at the ends of the spectrum: those who do not delegate enough and those who delegate too much. But by far, it is the under-delegators who are greatest in number. And it is under-delegation that most causes employees to lose interest in their jobs. Lack of delegation is … [Read more...] about How to master the art of delegation

How one irritated patient can start a social media firefight

April 21, 2017

By Lynne Curry  bio Here's the scenario: One of your physicians considers himself "a law unto himself." When an employee or patient protests how he treats them, he wastes no time telling the employee or patient why they are wrong or where to find the exit door. You've tried for years to get this physician to take it easier on people. No such luck. You've begged … [Read more...] about How one irritated patient can start a social media firefight

What we’re overlooking when it comes to time management

April 14, 2017

By Brady Wilson  bio Many times, I've seen business leaders send their employees off to time management courses in the hopes that the training will help increase engagement and productivity. Many times, I've seen those same leaders show bewilderment when the training doesn't seem to have any impact—or worse yet, results in employees being less engaged and less … [Read more...] about What we’re overlooking when it comes to time management

How one manager makes mandatory staff training fun

April 14, 2017

Staff need not respond with groans when you say the word "training," even if that training is complicated. Leigh Payne, RN, manager of Good Shepherd Medical Group Pediatrics in Hermiston, OR, has found a way to actually get staff enthusiastic about mandatory training. Good Shepherd Medical Group operates a family practice and specialties clinic in a growing rural town in … [Read more...] about How one manager makes mandatory staff training fun

A 10-step workplace violence prevention and liability management plan

April 7, 2017

This will help you prevent workplace violence and manage your medical office's liability risks. You don't need us to tell you that violence in the workplace has become a major societal problem. You probably also recognize that taking steps to keep violence out of your own workplace is not only a moral but a legal imperative. But what you may not know is exactly how to go about … [Read more...] about A 10-step workplace violence prevention and liability management plan

5 things you should never say to your staffers

April 7, 2017

Without realizing it, a manager can create conflict. It comes from the way staff's interruptions, questions, and suggestions get handled. Here are five automatic and all too common bad responses. 1 "I don't have time for that now" A staffer comes in with a question, the manager is in the middle of work, and the response is "not now" or "can't you take care of that … [Read more...] about 5 things you should never say to your staffers

Is your medical practice’s social media policy adequate?

March 31, 2017

By Nick Hernandez  bio By now every physician should be aware of the benefits that can be bestowed upon their practice as a result of social media. Indeed, many practices are engaging in one or more social media platforms on a regular basis. Moreover, staff members are most definitely active in social media, and probably use it while at work. Physicians and … [Read more...] about Is your medical practice’s social media policy adequate?

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