Taking a page from the military, an After-Action Review (AAR) can help your organization identify and implement “lessons learned” and promote a culture of quality improvement. The AAR is generally defined as a “professional discussion of an event, focused on performance standards, that enables soldiers to discover for themselves what happened, why it happened, and how to sustain strengths and improve on weaknesses.” It enables leaders and teams alike to maximize the benefit of any task or effort. … [Read more...] about Using Military Review in Healthcare Can Translate to Process Improvements
(12/11) Hiring Remains Strong as 2018 Nears End – SHRM
US employers added 155,000 jobs in November, and the unemployment rate is at a 49-year low of 3.7%. The healthcare sector had among the strongest gains, adding 32,000 jobs. Nearly three-quarters (70%) of new jobs were with mid-sized businesses, and hourly earnings increased six cents to $27.35. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/11) Hiring Remains Strong as 2018 Nears End – SHRM
Looking Ahead: Resolutions, Plans for Success in 2019
Despite the many predictions and educated guesses, no one knows what the new year will bring. But think creatively, plan strategically, be prepared, and 2019 can be a success for HR and your workforce. Employment experts suggest a number of challenges that HR professionals should be prepared to tackle in 2019. Among them: · Prepare for workplace violence. Start by conducting a needs-assessment and make sure you have proper policies, practices, and procedure to increase awareness, support prevention, and enable rapid and effective response to acts of violence. There are many resources available, including guidance from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the [Read more...] about Looking Ahead: Resolutions, Plans for Success in 2019
(12/10) US Physician Employment Report 2018 — Doximity
The health care professionals job market experienced strong growth in 2018, according to a new report, with physician employment opportunities rising by 7%. Geriatrics is in the top 10 specialties most in demand for both physicians and nurse practitioners, with the highest need in California, Louisiana, Arkansas, New York, and Baltimore. While there is a general uptrend in practitioner compensation, regional differences will continue to impact supply and demand. Read the full report. … [Read more...] about (12/10) US Physician Employment Report 2018 — Doximity
Click Cautiously: Preventing Social Media Scams in the Workplace
These days, concerns about social media go beyond what your employees are posting. You can’t shut down social media, but there are steps you can take to avoid scams and other problems. Social media-related scams rose by 150% last year on the top sites (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn®, and Twitter). It only takes one careless click, and cybercriminals can change profile settings, steal information, spreads viruses and malware, intercept services, and manipulate finances. … [Read more...] about Click Cautiously: Preventing Social Media Scams in the Workplace
(12/7) Behavioral Questions Help Screen Potential Employees – HR Daily Advisor
An employee’s emotional well-being plays a major role in how successful that person will be and if they are a good fit for the company. Consider some interview questions to help determine if someone can overcome negative feelings, resolve conflicts appropriately, effectively overcome obstacles, and find healthy ways to manage stress. Their responses will tell you how they might act in high-pressure or difficult situations, if they have any feelings of anger, hostility, or resentment, and more. Listen and watch body language. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/7) Behavioral Questions Help Screen Potential Employees – HR Daily Advisor
Employees Ponder: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
According to a new survey, employee loyalty may be in short supply as workers seek benefits and a company culture that fit them. Just 27% of 2,000 respondents to a recent survey (US and Canadian employees) said that they have no interest in changing jobs. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of respondents said they are either casually or actively seeking new employment. An additional 36% said that they’re not currently job hunting but would consider a new position if presented with an opportunity. … [Read more...] about Employees Ponder: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
(12/6) Strategy on Reducing Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs: Draft Released for Public Comment – HealthIT.gov
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a draft Strategy on Reducing Regulatory and Administrative Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs. The document outlines three goals: reducing the effort and time required to record health information in EHRs for clinicians, reducing effort and time required to meet regulatory reporting requirements for clinicians, hospitals, and health care organizations, and improving the functionality and intuitiveness of EHRs. The agency is accepting public comment on the draft strategy until January 28, 2019. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/6) Strategy on Reducing Burden Relating to the Use of Health IT and EHRs: Draft Released for Public Comment – HealthIT.gov
Move Over, Millennials: Here Comes Gen Z
You've learned how to recruit and retain Millennial workers; now you need the A, B, Cs of Gen Z. The first wave of Generation Z graduated from college in the spring. There are about 65 million Americans in this group, the youngest of which are still in grade school. Nonetheless, this is your future workforce, and it’s worth getting to know them now. According to author Mark Beal, Gen Z share some similar characteristics with Millennials. They are digital natives, community minded, and socially conscious. They also are competitive and driven to achieve. They’re team players who want to support the company’s goals, but they don’t want to be just a number or a face in the crowd. … [Read more...] about Move Over, Millennials: Here Comes Gen Z
(12/5) Is Employee Engagement Just a Reflection of Personality? –Harvard Business Review
How engaged and enthusiastic employees feel may be connected not only to the company culture but to individual character traits. This explains why two people with the same job situation may have different engagement levels. Now a new study suggests that about half of workers’ engagement can be predicted by their personality, or more specifically, four traits: positive affect, proactivity, conscientiousness, and extroversion. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/5) Is Employee Engagement Just a Reflection of Personality? –Harvard Business Review
