Diversity has become an increasingly important driving force for innovation at the workplace. A BCG study drawing a positive correlation between diverse teams and innovation-driven growth confirms this claim. But building a diverse team cannot be limited to diversity training. You should also focus your efforts on hiring diverse candidates. As opposed to traditional recruiting…
With the continued emergence of new technologies and growing business pressure, the skills required for employees to succeed today are not the same as the skills they may need tomorrow. The misalignment of worker skills with available jobs is becoming a major issue for businesses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2017 Job Openings…
People often complain that the healthcare industry lags behind the times. Why can’t everyone email their doctor? Why do you have to see a doctor in person every time you have a question? Why is it so difficult to get medical records transferred? As millennials grow up and older generations become more tech savvy, questions…
At a glance, it’s easy to see why a dashboard will benefit your organization: a central, easy-to-use tool that lets you access data at any time and track key performance indicators (KPIs) from virtually any place. Don’t be fooled, though; the beauty and efficiency of a well-planned dashboard only comes with careful planning and hard…
It’s no secret that in the past few years, frequent changes in healthcare reimbursement models have made healthcare management more complicated than ever. Between new regulations and reporting requirements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), advancements in technology, and pressure to cut costs at every turn, many healthcare organizations have been turning…
Everyone has trouble staying organized when things get busy. This is especially true for physician practices and other healthcare organizations. When patients flood the waiting room, the check-in desk quickly gets overwhelmed with patient records, insurance information, billing notices, scheduling, and more. Fortunately, practice management software is more advanced than ever, helping office staff stay…
eLearning is one way companies are getting more competitive in the marketplace. The workforce is a key part of the success equation. Employees who are experts at their jobs will produce better results and feel more satisfied with their careers. Below are a few innovative ways organizations are increasing the benefits of eLearning. To find…
In Japanese, the term Kanban means “signboard” or “billboard.” It was originally a scheduling and inventory-control system used by Toyota to standardize the way parts in their JIT (just-in-time) production lines moved from one stage to another. Engineer Taiichi Ohno came up with the idea after seeing a similar system in a US supermarket, where…
Safety – arguably one of the world’s most boring topics. Ask anyone who’s not a new parent or human resources professional about safety, and their eyes will likely glaze over. We all know that safety is important , but let’s be real: how many times do you actually listen to the safety announcements on your…
Ask any hiring manager, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: bad hires are expensive. But bringing in a poor fit can cost you more than money. Disrupt office morale, and you could find yourself posting additional wanted ads , not to mention doubling your workload. Want to attract top talent the first time…
If you’ve spent an appreciable amount of time in recruiting, you’ve likely heard on more than one occasion that “recruiting is marketing.” This is an oversimplification, but it makes a good point. If marketing boils down to an attempt to get consumers interested in and buying a company’s products, then recruiting shares a similar mission…
With the advancement in technology, both the candidate and the recruiter have different options to connect with each other, including the use of mobile devices and websites. But, the key for recruiters is to concentrate their efforts on tools that can aid them to connect with the right talent. It is also vital for recruiters…
The need for medical inventory management Hospital admissions are reaching a record high globally. This is a result of the steady increase in the average worldwide life expectancy, an aging population in developed countries, and greater access to healthcare for all. Because of this growth, the healthcare sector is struggling to keep up with the…
This post originally appeared on The Namely Blog We’ve all heard the “employer branding” buzzword. But what does it actually mean? While a company’s overall brand relates to the way organizations are perceived by the masses, employer brand pertains to the company’s reputation amongst prospective and current talent. Strong branding comes from a variety of…
It’s easy to take technological advancement for granted at times – you’ve probably heard stories from your parents or grandparents about how they only had three channels of black and white TV, or (gasp) had to listen to radio programs. Even recent advancements in technology seem like part of everyday life now: the iPhone is…
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