By Lynne Curry Question: At first, I believed my coworker’s BS. “Jenna” and I have been good friends for years, and I helped get her job as our managing partner's executive assistant. So, when Jenna said she accidentally left my name off the meeting invite, I believed her. But it happened again. And again. I can’t stand meetings, but they matter in our company and … [Read more...] about Have you been ghosted by a colleague?
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What you write can come back and bite
By Lynne Curry Your recorded words—they’re direct evidence. Direct evidence is evidence that proves the existence of a fact. Direct evidence includes someone else’s direct observations as in “I saw…,” “I heard….” Here’s a case where a staffing firm torpedoed itself and their client. The firm’s recruiter emailed 66,000 recipients. They emailed 66,000 individuals seeking … [Read more...] about What you write can come back and bite
It’s a new year: Commit to making your career dreams come true
By Lynne Curry Start this new year off right by committing to making your career dreams come true. Perhaps you’ve thought, “I want to turn my hobby into a viable business;” “I want a higher paying, more exciting job;” “I want to make enough money to live on in 20 hours a week, so the rest of the week is mine,” or “I want those above me to consider me a leader and promote … [Read more...] about It’s a new year: Commit to making your career dreams come true
What’s it going to take for me to rise to this challenge?
By Lynne Curry Question: I’m an easygoing, accommodating supervisor. Not only does it take a lot to upset me, but I hate conflict. As a result, some employees take advantage. This can create messy situations as the employees with strong work ethic have to pick up the slack. Soon after I hired “Sam,” he scheduled a private meeting with me and let me know Bekah was … [Read more...] about What’s it going to take for me to rise to this challenge?
How to share bad news with your staff
There are times when changes at the practice affect the entire staff—and, unfortunately, not all changes are positive. The practice may be relocating, and the new location could involve an unrealistic commute for some staff members. Or the practice may be merging with another practice, which will result in layoffs. Or the practice may be closing, for any number of … [Read more...] about How to share bad news with your staff
Employer challenges employee’s social media posts
By Lynne Curry Question: I got pulled into the HR manager’s office Friday, handed screenshots of my last three Facebook posts, and told I needed to take them down. She also said I needed to stop posting any comments about the Israeli/Hamas conflict. Apparently one of my coworkers complained about my posts. I can’t believe I’m asked to take down posts I create under my … [Read more...] about Employer challenges employee’s social media posts
Overloaded at work? Here’s what you should do
You have more work than you can handle—and no matter how hard you work, you can't seem to get ahead. In fact, it's gotten to the point that you're exhausted. Most days you don't even like your job anymore. If this sounds like you, it's time to make a change. And that change doesn't have to involve a new place of employment. Instead, it's time to assess your situation and … [Read more...] about Overloaded at work? Here’s what you should do
Are you tossing and turning with job worry at night?
How did you sleep last night? Were you able to turn off your brain and forget about work, or were you kept awake with worries about problems at the office? Your responsibilities as a medical office administrator can sometimes be all-consuming, leading to work-related worries even during your precious off-hours. To maintain a healthy work-life balance and reduce stress, it's … [Read more...] about Are you tossing and turning with job worry at night?
The importance of proofreading in a medical office: Ensuring accuracy and professionalism
In a medical office, attention to detail and precision are of utmost importance. From patient records to communication with healthcare providers, even a minor error can have serious consequences. Proofreading plays a critical role in maintaining accuracy and professionalism in medical documentation. In this article, we will explore the significance of proofreading for medical … [Read more...] about The importance of proofreading in a medical office: Ensuring accuracy and professionalism
Should I take a ‘dry’ promotion (without a raise)?
By Lynne Curry Question: An email with the subject line “good news” arrived in my inbox from my supervisor this morning. The good news I hoped for flashed across my mind as I imagined him saying he was moving to another state, and I’d be getting a new supervisor. He didn’t like me, and I didn’t like him. Instead, he told me I was being offered a promotion. He didn’t look … [Read more...] about Should I take a ‘dry’ promotion (without a raise)?