By William A. Schiemann, Ph.D bio
Most leaders of companies today recognize the importance of having engaged people at work. Yet research from the Metrus Institute, Gallup, and others say that…
INSIGHT
Why your best talent is leaving and four ways to win them back
June 16, 2017 by
MANAGING STAFF
7 employee benefits you can give to your staff at little or no cost
June 16, 2017 by
A question readers often ask Medical Office Manager is what benefits can they give staff that won’t…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Are you offering your medical office staff the hottest summer perks?
June 9, 2017 by
What’s the hottest summer perk? Workers surveyed by staffing firm OfficeTeam said they’re most interested in flexible schedules…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
How to schedule employee vacations for maximum efficiency and minimum conflict
May 26, 2017 by
Ah, vacation. A time synonymous with sun, fun, and relaxation—unless of course you’re the manager of a busy medical practice trying to create the office vacation schedule. Yes, staff members need, want, and OK, deserve time off, but how do you plan for…
EMPLOYEE WELLNESS
Report highlights need for greater focus on employee health
March 31, 2017 by
Medical practices often stress to their patients the benefits of good nutrition and exercise. And that advice extends to…
READER TIPS
A four-day week improves quality of life as well as revenues for Florida office
March 31, 2017 by
Four days on with Fridays “sort of ” off is terrific, says the practice manager of a five-physician, 28-staff medical office in…
MANAGING STAFF
What employee drug use is costing your practice
March 24, 2017 by
Workers with substance use disorders miss nearly 50 percent more days than their peers, and up to six weeks of work annually, according to analysis from…
TERMINATION
3 proven ways to make firing easier on everyone
March 24, 2017 by
The termination process is difficult for a manager, as well as the staffer being fired. These three steps won’t alleviate all the pain, but they will make…
INSIGHT
It’s not me, it’s you: 5 office policies to break up with
March 17, 2017 by
By Paul Edwards bio
Springtime may mean that love is in the air, but your office can’t hesitate to dump a policy that creates problems. Some policies are so…
MANAGING STAFF
The heat is on: Six in 10 employees report increased work stress
February 24, 2017 by
Are your employees having trouble “keeping calm and carrying on” at work? If so, they’re in the majority. More than half (52 percent) of workers said…
