If you're not on social media, you could be missing out on a new employment opportunity. Indeed, avoiding a professional online presence may be hurting your chances of finding a new job. More than one-third of employers (35 percent) say they are less likely to interview job candidates if they are unable to find information about that person online, according to an annual social … [Read more...] about What are your chances of finding a new job?
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Reference checking: I thought they weren’t allowed to say that
What's your understanding of the reference checking process? If you're like most managers and job seekers, you probably think former employers are only allowed to confirm previous employment dates and title. Certainly they cannot, and will not, offer negative commentary about workers as it would be a violation of corporate policy—and perhaps it is illegal as well. If this is … [Read more...] about Reference checking: I thought they weren’t allowed to say that
Dealing with loss as a health care professional
Everyone experiences the loss of a loved one at some point in life, but many health care professionals deal with death every day. Nurses, as well as members of a medical office staff, often become shoulders to cry on and emotional sounding boards for their patients' families, which can make it difficult for them to deal with their own grief in a healthy way. Author, nursing … [Read more...] about Dealing with loss as a health care professional
Networking online is crucial, but it needs to be done right
When Americans need to make personal connections, they are increasingly doing so via the Internet. A 2014 study by the Pew Research Center finds that 74 percent of adults who go online use a social networking site, whether it's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or something else. "It's clear that nearly everyone makes an effort to connect some way through social media," says … [Read more...] about Networking online is crucial, but it needs to be done right
Jobs in healthcare plentiful, according to report
The healthcare job industry showed steady growth last year, with no signs of slowing down in 2015, according to the 2014 Healthcare Jobs Snapshot, a report from Health eCareers, a career hub for healthcare professionals, providers, and associations. As of January, federal officials reported almost 10 million people had signed up for health insurance or re-enrolled in their … [Read more...] about Jobs in healthcare plentiful, according to report
Don’t take anything for granted
By Steve M. Cohen bio Both managers and employees should keep in mind that taking things for granted is usually a mistake. Although the psychology is fascinating, from a workplace perspective a key point is that you shouldn't dismiss something unless you're absolutely sure you have a replacement. That goes for a job, and it goes for good employees. Neither … [Read more...] about Don’t take anything for granted
The Leadership Stream is the real Fountain of Youth
By Dale Henry bio Sitting on my deck in Florida, I am reminded that on April 2, 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León and his crew became the first recorded Europeans to set eyes on Florida. Legend holds that they made this discovery while searching for the Fountain of Youth, a magical water source, supposedly capable of reversing aging and curing sickness. Maybe that is … [Read more...] about The Leadership Stream is the real Fountain of Youth
The 8 best management tips from our readers
Managing the people with their problems and personalities is the most formidable part of a medical office manager's job. So here for our readers is a long list of ways to make the job easier. They come from the many consultants and managers MOM has talked with over the years. 1 Hiring the right people Interview tactics Before hiring a job applicant, look carefully at two … [Read more...] about The 8 best management tips from our readers
8 work-saving email tips for busy office managers
Communicating via email saves time. Yes or no? If you're feeling overwhelmed by your inbox, your answer is likely to be no. The sheer volume makes it difficult to manage email which, despite the proliferation of other technologies such as social media and text messaging, continues to invade your electronic workspace daily. Today's office worker sends or receives an average … [Read more...] about 8 work-saving email tips for busy office managers
A less stressful medical office job
If you have a detail-oriented staff member who is looking for a career change, you might want to groom her or him for a job as a medical records technician. A side benefit of the job is that it has made the List of the 10 Least Stressful Jobs for 2015, as identified by job search career portal CareerCast. In fact, it's No. 4 on the list. CareerCast's Least … [Read more...] about A less stressful medical office job