"Excellence is an art won by training and habituation," said Aristotle. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." If excellence is a habit you'd like to instill in your staff, then you need to train them properly and make a habit, too, of training and retraining. Why invest in training employees? There are many reasons there's an ongoing … [Read more...] about Develop a habit of training your staff and create a corporate culture of excellence
Employee benefits
6 reasons to have on-site childcare…and how to set it up
For onsite employees, care of their children is a constant worry. Inconvenient dropoff and pickup times, last minute cancellations by caregivers, concerns about the care being given and a host of other problems haunt employees through the work day. For some offices, a child care service at or near the office is a solution the benefits parents and the employer. Advantages of … [Read more...] about 6 reasons to have on-site childcare…and how to set it up
Feeling burned out? You and 40% of professionals
Burnout is a problem that just won't go away, new research from global talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows. In a survey of 1,132 professionals, 36 per cent of respondents reported being more burned out now than a year ago. Workers said the most common factors contributing to burnout today are: Heavy workloads (54 per cent) Lack of communication … [Read more...] about Feeling burned out? You and 40% of professionals
7 ways to support mental health in your office
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a good time to devote some thought to how you can support mental health in your office. Here are some ideas for advancing mental health in the workplace: Encourage open communication: Encourage your employees to speak openly about their mental health and provide a safe space for them to do so. Encourage managers to be approachable and … [Read more...] about 7 ways to support mental health in your office
6 tips to keep your hybrid team productive
Creating a productive work environment has always been essential—but with the rise of remote work in recent years, building a hybrid workplace that supports both remote and on-site staff has become a top priority. Balancing flexibility with accountability can be a challenge, but the right strategies can help your medical office thrive. Here are six tips to foster productivity … [Read more...] about 6 tips to keep your hybrid team productive
The nomadic remote employee: Employee dream, employer nightmare
By Lynne Curry Question: Several of our employees regularly travel out of state. Before the pandemic, they took vacations for several days or weeks. They and we understood they were on vacation. The situation was clear cut. Our current team includes three employees who want to travel and stay for weeks or even months, in places like Hawaii and Thailand or with relatives. … [Read more...] about The nomadic remote employee: Employee dream, employer nightmare
Praise is nice but a year-end bonus is better
A year-end bonus can be a powerful tool for reminding your staff their hard work and commitment and the company’s overall growth and success are closely intertwined. And according to a survey of employers, 50% of companies plan to award year-end bonuses in 2022. While this is down from 63% last year, it’s a sign that staff retention remains top of mind for many … [Read more...] about Praise is nice but a year-end bonus is better
Inflation’s impact on employees and the workplace
By Lynne Curry What keeps your employees and coworkers up at night, and what does it mean to you as their employer or colleague? According to the U.S. 2022 Inside Employees’ Minds Report conducted by the HR consulting firm Mercer, which surveyed 4049 employees between Aug. 26 and Sept. 9, 2022, it’s financial worries, … [Read more...] about Inflation’s impact on employees and the workplace
Staff continuing education: Must you or should you pay for it?
By Paul Edwards I’m looking to hire a new employee and they asked me about my policy on paying for employee CE. I normally don’t pay for employee CE but it sounds important to this potential new employee. What is the best way to handle this? Many individuals working in healthcare fields have annual continuing education (CE) requirements they need to meet in order to maintain … [Read more...] about Staff continuing education: Must you or should you pay for it?
5 ways to help your staff cope with inflation
By Paul Edwards CEO, CEDR Solutions Inflation is on everyone’s minds right now, and understandably so. Most Americans are aware that the purchasing power of a dollar is always decreasing to some degree, but rarely does the rise in the cost of living have such a powerful impact on our daily lives or feature so prominently in the public discourse. As you may already know, … [Read more...] about 5 ways to help your staff cope with inflation