Employee wellness programs are gaining in popularity, and with good reason. Research shows that wellness programs have many advantages, for employers and employees alike. Indeed, given the advantages, all businesses should focus on employee wellness, including, and perhaps, especially medical practices—because you are in the business of healthier living. But there is … [Read more...] about Why your medical practice should implement an employee wellness program—and how to do it
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Manage your medical office’s holiday party liability risks
You may be hosting a big holiday party for your employees this December. And, like many medical offices do, you may be serving liquor at that party. That's fine. Just make sure you understand what you're getting yourself into. Relax. We're not going to lecture you on the dangers of drinking and driving. No sense preaching to the choir. But what we can do to help you out is … [Read more...] about Manage your medical office’s holiday party liability risks
I started sending my team a weekly inspirational email and something extraordinary happened
By Robert Glazer bio A few years ago I began the habit of getting up earlier and writing in my journal, taking the time to be reflective, appreciative, and grateful. I went over my goals each morning and my values. I devoted time to reading stories and quotations that inspired me. Finding, reading, and journaling about these pieces of inspiration soon became an … [Read more...] about I started sending my team a weekly inspirational email and something extraordinary happened
The surprising answer to what your staff really wants
What do employees want? Flexible work arrangements are often at or near the top of survey lists. And yes, money matters. But, perhaps surprising, career development also gets top rankings. Employees want to acquire knowledge and learn new skills in order to do their jobs and advance their careers. What's more, development opportunities play an important role in keeping staff … [Read more...] about The surprising answer to what your staff really wants
Improving patient flow with one simple gadget
Having an efficient patient flow is, of course, good for your patients and good for your practice. However, despite all your efforts, sometimes a good flow is derailed during transitions from one stage of a patient's visit to the next, negatively affecting both the patient's experience and your practice's productivity. Fortunately, not every problem needs an expensive solution, … [Read more...] about Improving patient flow with one simple gadget
Doctor.com launches first universal “web-wide” online scheduling solution for healthcare providers
Doctor.com, a customer experience platform purpose-built for the healthcare industry, has launched ScheduleSync™, the first universal web-wide online scheduling solution for healthcare providers. With ScheduleSync™, healthcare providers can enable powerful and highly customizable online scheduling on their own websites, blogs, and Facebook pages, as well as directly from their … [Read more...] about Doctor.com launches first universal “web-wide” online scheduling solution for healthcare providers
How to support the caregivers in your workplace
Half of working female caregivers feel they have to choose between being a good employee and being a good daughter, according to a new survey by Home Instead, Inc., franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care® network. In addition, one quarter (25 percent) of daughters find there is a workplace stigma in being a caregiver, and 23 percent believe their supervisor is … [Read more...] about How to support the caregivers in your workplace
Why taking your vacation is worth the hassle
If you can't remember the last time you took a vacation, you're not alone. While American workers are stressed, they're not taking time away from work. According to a survey conducted online earlier this year by Harris Poll on behalf of CareerBuilder, 3 in 5 workers (61 percent) say they are burned out in their current job, and 31 percent report high or extremely high levels of … [Read more...] about Why taking your vacation is worth the hassle
When watercooler talk turns political, office productivity drops
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
Physicians report increased job satisfaction and improved patient care, despite more paperwork
Despite a workday filled with "too many rules and regulations" and hours spent on paperwork, nearly 8 in 10 U.S. physicians would choose medicine again as a career, according to the results of the 2017 Medscape Physician Compensation Report. Medscape's annual analysis of how compensation influences career considerations and satisfaction finds that the percentage of physicians … [Read more...] about Physicians report increased job satisfaction and improved patient care, despite more paperwork