Employers
10 Signs You’re Burning Out (And How To Stop It)
Even the best jobs can lead to burnout. The harder you work and the more motivated you are to succeed, the easier it is to get in over your head. The prevalence of burnout is increasing as technology further blurs the line between work and home. New research from the American Psychological Association and the…
Read More10 Surprising Keys to Strategic Thinking for Health Care CEOs
When thinking about strategy, a leader needs to focus on value and differentiation — not being big and bold. n the midst of a strategic planning project or shortly after it’s concluded, it’s not unusual for me to get a phone call from a CEO with an important question. Over the past 30 years,…
Read MoreWhy the best administrators are doctors and nurses
Over the last several years since I graduated from residency, I’ve worked in many different hospitals up and down the east coast. These have ranged from large urban medical centers to rural community outposts. In all of these places I’ve felt the inevitable conflict that exists between physicians and administrators — to varying degrees. It…
Read MoreWhy Is the U.S. Perpetually Short of Nurses? – The New Yorker
There is an outcry in the United States that we’re facing an urgent nurse deficit that threatens the safety of individual patients and the nation’s health as a whole. Consider arguments from two Times editorials. “The nationwide shortage of nurses is likely to reach crisis proportions…. There is not much chance for permanent relief until…
Read MoreDigital Marketing for Senior Living Operators: How Digital Marketing Outperforms Print Advertising in 3 Important Areas
Every year, senior living operators update their annual budget, making necessary changes in marketing spend to hit occupancy targets. The process can be different for each operator, but the goal is the same: maximize results, while controlling the amount of money it will take to hit the goal. As operators review their results from last…
Read MoreHow Leaders Can Let Go Without Losing Control
Massive flocks of starlings, known as murmurations, exhibit a rare combination of speed and scale. The birds coordinate themselves with remarkable agility to find food and avoid attacks. Schools of fish do the same. What’s noteworthy in these murmurations is the lack of a leader. Instead, each bird follows three simple rules: (1) move to…
Read MoreWhat Millennials Really Want — And How to Give it to Them
By Jack and Suzy Welch Entitled. Greedy. Disloyal. The perceptions surrounding today’s millennial generation aren’t always flattering. But we don’t get why this group so often gets a bad rap. In fact, we think the crop of twenty somethings breaking into the business world right now is about as energized and exciting a group of…
Read MoreWant to Kick Employee Recognition Up a Notch?
Employee recognition is worth the time and the money you spend on it. You have no other tool at your disposal that so predictably makes employees feel good about your company and goals. It encourages employee engagement and employees who feel recognized and appreciated are likely to be your best employees. From recognition and thank…
Read More61 Ways to Get Your Employees Super Engaged
Employee engagement is a concept that is getting a lot of attention lately. But there are good reasons that it’s worth paying attention to: Highly engaged employees outperform their disengaged colleagues by 20 to 28 percent. (The Conference Board) Engaged employees generate 40 percent more revenue than disengaged ones. (Hay Group) Of those who are…
Read MoreNew Overtime Rules: 6 Ways to Communicate Changes to Employees
In May 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued final rules, effective December 1, 2016, that will raise the minimum salary requirement for the administrative, professional (including the salaried computer professional), and executive exemptions from $455 per week to $913 per week. If your exempt employees’ salaries fall below this threshold, you will generally either…
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