7 signs a pre-employment test may be illegal
1/5/2009
New court ruling says a pre-employment personality test can be illegal due to their similarity to medical tests....
Being a bad boss can literally make your employees sick
12/17/2008
Bases on a new research, being a bad boss improves your employees health, including heart disease and high blood pressure....
2 workers break the same rule, can you discipline them differently?
12/11/2008
Two different employees violate the same rule differently, can the punishments be different?...
Harrasment training for the office
12/4/2008
Harrassment in the office is a tough subject to master for both HR pros and small business owners....
Age discrimnation employment act is toughened
11/24/2008
New ruling about age discrimination could effect large chiropractic practices....
Hidden bias in online job ads?
11/18/2008
Just posting job openings online could discriminate against minorities....
Workers may find themselves thrown under the bus in economic downturn
11/17/2008
Scapegoating in the workplace increases during rough economic times and should be avoided....
11/14/2008
When you have to cut back on employees do it ethically and legally....
What your competitors are doing: 401(k) plans
11/13/2008
More companies are instituting 401(k) programs to improve results recruiting and retaining employees....
7 things that should never appear in a employee handbook
11/12/2008
Having these 7 things show up in your practices employee handbook is a bad idea....
"Subjective process" showed signs of bias
11/5/2008
Interviewing and selecting a new employee now means jumping through seveal legal hoops....
5 biggest mistakes employers make when firing staff
10/31/2008
5 things to consider before firing an employee....
10/24/2008
Correctly classifying employees by tax codes...
10/22/2008
Book released describing business, marketing and employment issues with an aging and shrinking population...
10/8/2008
Implementing measuring to improve productivity of you business...
Top U.S. Healthcare Staffing Providers
10/6/2008
Top U.S. healthcare staffing providers act as a medium between the job providers and job seekers. Temporary staffs or permanent staffs, experienced or inexperienced staff, all are appointed by these healthcare...
9/30/2008
Do you ever wish you could get more out of your team? Do you wonder why employees may not seem passionate about company goals? There are a few gut checks that...
The Evolution Of Employee Motivation
9/23/2008
The concept of employee motivation is not at all a new idea. It has been around as long as there have been employees and employers. While the concept itself is not...
How To Choose A Staffing Agency
9/3/2008
You need the right staffing agency to make sure you get the right people on board...
PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP: 5 ways to hire good, long-term employees
7/25/2008
Hiring is a tricky process. Finding the right person for the job can be a complicated gamble. Many job candidates go to “interview school.” They have the answers to all of the...
Dealing with 'marginally satisfactory' employees
6/12/2008
Typical chiropractic practices are small businesses that employ few workers. But that doesnt exempt them from having one or more “marginally satisfactory” employees who fail to “carry their weight.” These employees hold...
Ask the Attorney: Employee or contractor?
5/28/2008
I am trying to decide if I should go to work for someone as an employee or be an independent contractor. Please help me decide....
Success File: What is your philosophy about employee pay?
5/28/2008
Despite the fact employee compensation is tied to the productivity and profitability of your practice, your view of compensation — as a cost or as an investment — can impact how...
The people vs. productivity dilemma
5/21/2008
Do these descriptions fit any of your staff members — “She is very friendly, but I cant trust her to make appointments” or “I love the way he documents patient encounters,...
Build a winning team Follow these 5 basic tenets for office staffing
5/21/2008
Staffing is one of the toughest aspects of managing a private practice today. Failure to manage staffing issues appropriately can lead to costly mistakes, lost revenue, and potential legal issues....
TalkAboutMarriage.com Provides Free, Confidential Help for Relationship Problems
5/16/2008
As online social media becomes increasingly popular these days it also becomes clear that...
Press Gaggle by the First Lady
5/16/2008
MRS. BUSH: Well, I just wanted to tell you about what I just did. I went...
Team Tips: Staff actions affect patient retention
5/6/2008
Wouldnt it be great if patient retention relied only on one action? Unfortunately, thats not the case....
Team Tips: Staff actions affect patient retention
5/6/2008
Wouldnt it be great if patient retention relied only on one action? Unfortunately, thats not the case....
How to hire your dream employee
5/6/2008
Have you ever heard a colleague complain, “I have more staff turnover than pancakes at a flapjack festival”? Perhaps that is your experience....
Ask the Attorney: Do you need an employee handbook?
4/24/2008
I recently had to fire my first employee. Because she filed for unemployment compensation, I had to complete a form that asked if I had an employee handbook or other documentation...
Team Tips: A tool for improved communication
4/9/2008
Many practices lack good communication systems. The result is compromised professionalism....
Success File: Involve your employees when you hire
4/8/2008
Its a common occurrence in the hiring of new employees: The doctor and/or office manager screen job applicants and select the most qualified person based on skills and experience....