
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…

Anyone who’s ever driven a car knows the role of the dashboard: provide you the most critical data you need right now for the task at hand, and nothing else. The dashboard metaphor has also taken hold in business applications. Instead of displaying the car’s status, it displays data generated from business activities, marketing surveys,…

Security has become one of the biggest concerns for all forms of digital communication, and the risks are only growing. For medical practices, exchanging confidential patient information is commonplace, but many aren’t using the most effective tools for keeping that data safe. That’s especially true when it comes to electronic health records (EHR). ALSO READ:…

Care coordination between patients and providers is oftentimes initiated at the appointment desk. The amount of interactions and frequency between patients and physicians can create a storm of poor communication and care. Introducing an imperfect or overly complex scheduling system can lead to breakdowns in communication. The cost of insufficient care coordination can quickly snowball…

Compared to other business models, running a field service organization can be especially challenging. In addition to the marketing, customer service and administration tasks involved with running a business, you also need to manage field service technicians, keep track of schedules and equipment and ensure your organization continues to deliver fast, efficient and effective service…

Implementing an applicant tracking system is no small feat. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) have the potential to help your company scale while cutting costs. The larger an org is, the more challenging implementing an ATS becomes. While the challenge might seem great, the rewards far outweigh the pains. As anyone who has undergone an ATS…

Production planning is all about dodging the puddles and potholes on the manufacturing road that tend to waste valuable time and resources. By filling them in once and for all, you can streamline the whole process and make the production flow smoother. When the goal is reducing overall manufacturing costs, you should aim for optimal…

The world of healthcare is always evolving, but the COVID-19 global pandemic has forced the industry to adapt to certain changes at a faster pace than usual. Healthcare facilities that weren’t using telehealth services had to implement them almost overnight. The good news is that telehealth services offer benefits to both the patient and provider…

While decentralized clinical trials (DCT) capabilities have been quietly evolving for a few years, it was really the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that forced the biopharmaceutical industry’s hand in expanding the adoption of DCT. As the virus caused clinical research sites to shutter operations, organizations quickly turned to DCT as a necessary pathway to…

A recommended tip by consultant firm McKinsey is that firms must “cast a wider net for new efficiency opportunities,” going beyond mere transactional activities. This tip is a timely reminder for business owners with different financial stress points, including business owners who wait for clients to pay their outstanding invoices while the creditor calls hourly.…

Guest contribution from Tom Giannulli, MD, MS, Chief Medical Information Office at Kareo. EHR interoperability has been one of the key concepts behind the Meaningful Use program, but recently concerns have been raised that all EHRs should be required to offer simple user controlled interoperability. This would allow all interested parties to exchange data without…

One of the most important components of running a successful business is attracting, retaining, and engaging your most valuable asset- your people. While there are many ways to accomplish this, offering your people benefits that go beyond legal requirements is proving to be one of the most effective techniques. In a Glassdoor survey, 60 percent…

Re-designing your performance management process isn’t a quick, one-step change you can implement overnight. But that’s not to say it isn’t important. Having the right practices in place can impact so many aspects of your organization. From employee engagement strategies to turnover rates to creating an open and communicative company culture, having an effective performance…

Performance management is an important part of any workforce, regardless of your role. For HR managers, it’s important to help increase retention and discover exemplary workers. For department heads, it’s important to see if the team is working well together and to manage career pathing. Performance can even be the reason behind a pay raise.…
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