10 Ways to Become a Better Leader Qualities That Make Great Leaders

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How would you describe a strong leader? In one study, leadership qualities such as assertiveness, adaptability, intelligence and conscientiousness were cited as the most important. “Research clearly shows that transformational leaders – leaders who are positive, inspiring, and who empower and develop followers – are better leaders,” explains psychologist and leadership expert Ronald E. Riggio…. read more

7 Tips For Conducting an Effective Job Interview

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While job seekers may feel like the pressure is all on them during an interview, those hosting the interview also bear some responsibility for the success of the discussion. Michael Burtov, CEO of Cangrade, which has developed an automated hiring platform, said that by asking the right questions and properly preparing, job interviewers increase their… read more

5 ‘Breakthrough’ Takeaways from the SHRM 2016 Annual Conference

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Last week, I joined over 15,000 human resources professionals in Washington, D.C. for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) 2016 Annual Conference from June 19-22. As the profession continues to adapt to the changing workplace and ongoing challenges, SHRM is headquartered in the nation’s capital to collaborate with legislators and serve as an advocate… read more

How to Streamline Hospital Communications for Better Decision-making

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With the sudden appearance of new infections, along with the need for up-to-date information and corrective action, real-time decision-making has never been more important for the advancement of hospital operations. When there are delays, opportunities are lost, and patient safety is placed at risk. Yet hospitals can sometimes take too long to make important decisions,… read more

4 Habits Of Employees You Should Promote Immediately

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You’ve probably already got high performers whose talents you could be developing more than you are. Here’s how to identify them. High turnover is bad for morale, it’s expensive, and it can sink the performance of even your most loyal employees. But it’s become something of a new normal, and companies are struggling to rethink… read more

Why should acute care hospitals care about how post-acute care payment is changing?

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​“Humans are intended to be upright, weight-bearing, and in motion and the sooner the patient is mobilized, the better the outcomes in terms of fewer complications, less rehospitalization, and likelihood that the individual will be able to live independently and actively.”– Gerben DeJong In 2013, nearly half of all Medicare beneficiaries who stayed in an… read more

7 ways hospitals can reduce staffing costs without jeopardizing quality

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Hospitals are constantly under pressure to reduce costs. Since staffing is their biggest expense, it’s usually one of the first items on the chopping block. But too many layoffs could compromise the quality of care provided. Following recent staffing cuts at the University of Louisville Hospital, Dr. David Richardson, vice chair of surgery at the… read more

Do’s and Don’ts: Workplace Investigations

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When you receive information of potential wrongdoing in the workplace, you generally have a responsibility to conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation into the allegations. Here are some do’s and don’ts for conducting workplace investigations. Do’s: •Take all complaints seriously. Encourage employees to report issues before they become severe or pervasive and without fear… read more

Ten Policies You’ll Find In Every Toxic Workplace

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There are lots of clues that a company or institution you’re interviewing with is a bad place to work. You can tell  by the way the recruiter communicates with you. You can tell from the feeling you get when you walk into the building for your job interview. You can tell in a second how… read more

5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO YOUR EMPLOYEES

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Listening to employees, you might think, is a no-brainer. But, when you look deeper, you probably will be surprised at how little of listening happens in today’s workplace. In a recent poll of professional workers in the U.S. and Canada, a whopping 64% of the 675 workers polled, agreed that “leaders making decisions without seeking… read more