Anybody walks into a job interview with best foot forward and a slew of prepared answers. It’s the manager’s job to sift through what’s often a rehearsed performance and find out what the office will actually get if that person is hired. Here management consultant Manola Robison, CMC, of Robison Management Consulting in Atlanta gives a novel – and very telling – way to do just … [Read more...] about A telling way to interview job candidates
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Health IT offers career growth opportunities, according to new survey
The first of its kind survey about health IT professionals—an evolving field that links information technology, communications, and health care to improve the quality and safety of patient care—addresses new data correlating education and experience with salary and job satisfaction in the field. The survey, from Bisk Education, a leader in online education, and USF Health … [Read more...] about Health IT offers career growth opportunities, according to new survey
How technology is going to affect HR processes in 2016
Imagine software that runs on a phone, delivers on-the-job skills training via video, and integrates with a learning management system that shows a manager how well employees have mastered new skills. This is just one example of the innovations emerging to help improve productivity at work, according to Josh Bersin, principal at Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP. … [Read more...] about How technology is going to affect HR processes in 2016
Big issues faced by medical office managers
By Steve M. Cohen bio Although medical office managers face many unique issues, some of the most challenging are those shared with managers of other types of organizations. Take the difficulties of hiring and retaining good staff. Although the professional demands of a medical office are certainly unique, workforce strategies such as developing talent from within … [Read more...] about Big issues faced by medical office managers
Medical practice staffing trends
Effective medical office management requires staying abreast of staffing trends. With this in mind, Medical Office Manager takes a look at the trends most likely to impact your practice. Physician shortage According to projections by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the United States faces a shortage of more than 90,000 physicians by 2020 and 130,000 … [Read more...] about Medical practice staffing trends
Medical records, social work, and nursing among hottest jobs for people with disabilities
Medical records, social work, nursing, computer systems, and teaching are among the professions offering good opportunities for prospective employees with disabilities, according to a new report from job search portal CareerCast. "The past year brought positive job prospects to this sector of the workforce," says Kyle Kensing, online content editor, CareerCast. "Unemployment … [Read more...] about Medical records, social work, and nursing among hottest jobs for people with disabilities
Missing the small things can cause big problems
By Steve M. Cohen bio Medical office managers have an unusually wide range of demands, and it's easy, even necessary to keep an eye on the big picture. But sometimes elements that aren't especially strategic can still have major ramifications. Here are a few areas that I've seen cause some big problems. • Lack of written directions and policies, or … [Read more...] about Missing the small things can cause big problems
Social media: things are not always what they seem
By Steve M. Cohen bio Most people see social media as a means of connecting to other people and communicating with those outside their immediate circle. Especially in the business world, this can be shallow and naïve. For job seekers, social media is a means of cultivating and projecting an image that highlights skills and benefits for a prospective employer. For … [Read more...] about Social media: things are not always what they seem
Big fat lies caught on resumes by hiring managers
The election of George Santos to the U.S. House of Representatives is a reminder to hiring managers to confirm the applicant's resume, which is apparently what the voters in his congressional district did not do last November. He was elected despite falsifying his work, financial, educational and personal history. According to a survey from CareerBuilder, a global leader in … [Read more...] about Big fat lies caught on resumes by hiring managers
Doesn’t work well with others: study finds ‘team avoiders’ may have valid concerns
When a company advertises for an open position, it's not uncommon to see the words "must be a team player." "Team player" is a hot HR term, even in jobs where employees actually spend most of their time working alone with only a smattering of group projects. Unfortunately, the need for team players has sometimes also become a lazy justification for choosing not to hire … [Read more...] about Doesn’t work well with others: study finds ‘team avoiders’ may have valid concerns