Retaining talented staff is a critical challenge for medical office managers. Continuous career progression is a proactive and strategic approach to career development that involves the ongoing enhancement of skills, experiences, and responsibilities over time. This continuous process not only boosts job satisfaction and productivity but also significantly contributes to staff … [Read more...] about Continuous career progression helps you keep good staff
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Do you make your employees want to stay?
By Lynne Curry Your employees are leaving, because they want better opportunities. What are you giving them? If it’s not better opportunities, you’ll lose them. Here’s what you need to consider: Do you pay your employees what they’re worth? If you can’t afford competitive compensation, do you compensate by giving employees flexibility and autonomy, allowing … [Read more...] about Do you make your employees want to stay?
Howdy and welcome to the team: 8 best onboarding practices
Onboarding a new employee in a medical office is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and set them up for success in their new role. Here are some best practices to consider for an effective onboarding process: Pre-boarding preparation: Start the onboarding process before the employee's first day. Share necessary paperwork, such as contracts, policies, and forms, in advance … [Read more...] about Howdy and welcome to the team: 8 best onboarding practices
Managers hold the key to employee engagement and retention
With many workplaces now allowing hybrid work, new complexities in managing the workplace are emerging, says the The Conference Board in a new report. Recent evidence suggests that productivity among US workers has declined significantly from heights experienced during the pandemic. Remote and hybrid work arrangements combined with ill-prepared managers may be a cause. Why it … [Read more...] about Managers hold the key to employee engagement and retention
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
3-point retention strategy
By Julie Ellison bio Great medical offices are built with great people. In today's competitive employment market, it's hard enough to recruit those great people, but the real challenge is getting them to stay. Traditional retention strategies haven't worked so it's time to take a fresh look at how to keep the best people you have. Benefits vs. retention We often … [Read more...] about 3-point retention strategy
Five reasons why staff hate their jobs and look for greener pastures
Turnover should be at the top of every manager's worry list. Yet it isn't because managers don't realize how expensive it is, says Jennifer Loftus, national director of Astron Solutions, a human resource and compensation consulting firm in New York City. "They think it's just a matter of being behind the eight ball for a couple of weeks." It's far more than that. Even on … [Read more...] about Five reasons why staff hate their jobs and look for greener pastures
Genetic testing emerges as new trendy workplace benefit
Companies competing for talent in a tight job market often look to their benefit packages to see what they can add to help their recruiting and retention efforts. Some West Coast technology companies have even begun offering novel health-related benefits, like overnight breast-milk shipping and elective egg freezing. Increasingly, genetic testing is being offered as an … [Read more...] about Genetic testing emerges as new trendy workplace benefit
Setting up new employees for long-term success
By Piyush Patel bio So you've finally found the perfect candidate to fill that role. You've spent endless hours reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and now you've found a great person who is ready to join your team. Now you need a plan on how to get them set up, trained, and assimilated into the company—a process known as onboarding. While holding a basic … [Read more...] about Setting up new employees for long-term success
Is this the most valuable perk for your employees?
Flexible work hours are the perk that influences employee satisfaction the most, according to a new survey by Clutch, a B2B research firm. More than 40% of the full-time U.S. employees surveyed say that flexible hours are the most important perk they receive, and over half (54%) say it's the perk that matters most to their job satisfaction. Professional development is the … [Read more...] about Is this the most valuable perk for your employees?