by Paul Šaranović Givers vs. Takers. How to make sure the givers always win. In every organization, there are givers and takers. The givers are generous with their time, often willing to help their colleagues even if it means sacrificing their own success at work. The takers are completely the opposite. They’re self-servers and energy suckers,… read more
By Stacey Lastoe Have you ever stopped to think about how important writing is to your daily work? With the exception of a few fields, most of us are responsible for communicating via email. What’s more: We may be asked to write proposals, add pages to a handbook, or create a text-heavy deck for presenting… read more
by Keith Carlson In 2016, resumes are still very important for nurses, whether you’re just out of school or a fully seasoned nursing professional. Resumes aren’t rocket science, but many a nurse feels confused and baffled by how to make their resume work. Why not avoid some common mistakes that will weaken your resume from the… read more
Nursing leaders need to be able to tackle tomorrow’s value-based care challenges. I recently had the chance to talk with two of the nation’s most prominent nursing leaders — Lamont M. Yoder, the CEO of Banner Gateway Medical Center and Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Ariz., and Carol Bradley, senior vice president and chief nursing… read more
by Laurie Larson Peter Buerhaus, R.N., a health care economist and a professor of nursing at Montana State University, maintains a multifaceted research program analyzing nursing workforce economics, forecasting nurse and physician supply, and determining public and provider opinion on care delivery issues, among other areas of study. He does so in his role as… read more
by Scott E. Rupp It’s survey season again, and we’re being met with a harvest of new data that — for the most part — shines the sunlight on the healthcare industry and gives all a little something extra to talk about. I’m passionate about such information, partly because I believe it’s like salt to an… read more
by Lisa Quast You attended the party of a long-time friend and ran into a lot of people from high school that you hadn’t seen in years. During chit-chat over appetizers and drinks, you could feel the friendly competition heating up. While comparing career accomplishments, you were shocked to learn that the kid from school… read more
by Alan Kohll Leaders have learned that what they eat impacts their performance. We all know how great a healthy diet is for your body, but did you know that some foods can boost your productivity by nourishing your brain? Certain nutrients feed your mind and create long-lasting energy to help you stay focused and… read more
by William Arruda Photo credit: Shutterstock Some vestiges of the past have no place in today’s employment landscape. Yet I talk to many people in companies all over the world and am surprised to see that many employees – even millennials – hold on to antiquated mindsets that were made irrelevant to the workplace decades ago…. read more
In last week’s Tip, we reviewed guidelines for handling difficult conversations with employees. What happens when that conversation doesn’t lead to performance or conduct improvements? And when should you document these conversations? Here we address these and other common questions about documenting personnel issues. Q: Why do I need documentation when my employees are ‘at-will’?… read more