Over the past 20 years, employers have increased and decreased benefits strategically in response to the needs of the workplace and employees, as well as to economic and technological changes. And some of these changes have been significant. So finds "2016 Employee Benefits: Looking Back at 20 Years of Employee Benefits Offerings in the U.S.," a recently released report from … [Read more...] about Study of 20 years of employee benefits trends finds important changes
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Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical
It makes good business sense—and is respectful professional etiquette—to stay in touch with your former bosses, says Allison & Taylor, the nation's oldest professional reference checking firm. As your career advances, your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends many times over when they provide you with favorable professional … [Read more...] about Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical
Starting salaries for physicians spiking, according to study
Starting salaries for both primary care and specialist physicians increased significantly in the last 12 months, according to a new report, reflecting a rising demand for physicians and a growing physician shortage. Prepared by Merritt Hawkins, the nation's largest physician search and consulting firm and a company of AMN Healthcare, (NYSE: AHS), a leader in health care … [Read more...] about Starting salaries for physicians spiking, according to study
Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
If your medical practice is like most, it's difficult to make a case for adding full-time office staff. And it's no wonder. The benefits associated with a full-time employee in the health care industry — including Social Security, 401k/403b contribution, disability insurance, health insurance, pension plan, and paid time off — add approximately 40 percent to an employee's … [Read more...] about Use contract employees and temporary workers to solve difficult staffing issues
5 steps to creating a more inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities
Did you know that more than 70 percent of people with disabilities in the United States are unemployed? For a community that represents 20 percent of the entire American population, people with disabilities are far underrepresented in the workplace. According to the Ruderman Family Foundation, a national leader in disability inclusion, these statistics are a reflection of one … [Read more...] about 5 steps to creating a more inclusive workplace for employees with disabilities
Top 10 oddball interview questions
Job candidates must be prepared for anything during an interview, according to Glassdoor, the transparent jobs and recruiting marketplace. The company therefore combed through hundreds of thousands of interview questions shared by job candidates over the past year to compile its annual list of the Top 10 Oddball Interview Questions. Here are the questions selected. 1. Asked … [Read more...] about Top 10 oddball interview questions
You can’t do it all
By Steve M. Cohen bio I've been asked, even criticized, about focusing too much on the "soft" side of management. I'm asked why I don't discuss more "concrete" issues like medical billing software or the latest Medicare requirements. One answer is that these are not my areas of expertise. But the most important answer for you is that these are not the really … [Read more...] about You can’t do it all
Avoid these 4 deadly discrimination traps when hiring or firing
The possibilities of stirring up a discrimination claim when hiring and firing are endless. All that's needed is an assertion, however thin, that the decision was based on some wrongful reason. Here are four areas that can take a manager by surprise. Dear Applicant: You're not hired. First is the letter of rejection the office sends to its turned-down job applicants. Don't … [Read more...] about Avoid these 4 deadly discrimination traps when hiring or firing
Diversity in the workplace improving, but gaps remain
Recent research offers a lens into the drivers, limitations, and tactics of workplace diversity and inclusion. A survey from XpertHR, a leading resource for HR professionals, findings that companies of all sizes demonstrate progress, yet continue to face challenges with the diversity of their workforces. XpertHR's Diversity in the Workplace Survey of more than 600 companies, … [Read more...] about Diversity in the workplace improving, but gaps remain
Adding to your team: prepare and prepare some more
By Steve M. Cohen bio Onboarding—hiring and orientation of new office staff—is one of my favorite topics. I say favorite, but it's often a seriously frustrating experience because onboarding is done badly so often, even horribly. As a result, we end up examining it a great deal or spending time and resources undoing the problems that result. One point I make … [Read more...] about Adding to your team: prepare and prepare some more