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Being mean and being effective are not the same thing

July 10, 2015

By Steve M. Cohen  bio The New York Times had a great article June 19, 2015, "No Time to Be Nice at Work." Author Christine Porath is on target regarding several significant concerns that are especially relevant today. One of the first things that struck me was her points that incivility has been growing, and that it definitely has costs. Porath joins others in … [Read more...] about Being mean and being effective are not the same thing

How to handle “emergency” appointment requests that really aren’t emergencies

July 10, 2015

Does your practice seem to be getting a lot of emergency appointment requests lately? If so, you’re not alone. Patients are under the impression that if they say they have an emergency, they will get the earliest possible appointment. Obviously, all these emergencies present challenges. There are only so many emergency appointment openings, which means you or someone on … [Read more...] about How to handle “emergency” appointment requests that really aren’t emergencies

Model Tool: Employee confidentiality agreement

July 10, 2015

Why you need this model tool: Medical office staff have access to a wide range of confidential information, including but not limited to patient records. How this model tool helps you: This tool allows you to highlight the importance of confidentiality, and to obtain a staff member's signature acknowledging that she/he understands the repercussions of not maintaining … [Read more...] about Model Tool: Employee confidentiality agreement

The 1099 trap: why your independent contractors might be employees in disguise

July 3, 2015

By Paul Edwards  bio To quote Shakespeare (kind of): "An employee by any other name is still an employee to the IRS and the Department of Labor." If your office employs independent contractors, it pays to make sure they aren't really employees that you've inadvertently misclassified. Classification mistakes can trigger a painful audit of your practice and a hefty … [Read more...] about The 1099 trap: why your independent contractors might be employees in disguise

The ADEA is waiting and watching for violations

July 3, 2015

Anybody as old as 40? Age discrimination can creep in quietly and unexpectedly. It can come even from some well intentioned remark such as “you’re overqualified for this job,” the term overqualified being taken as a euphemism for old. Here, Alix Rubin, an employment law attorney in West Caldwell, NJ, outlines the elements of age discrimination managers need to know … [Read more...] about The ADEA is waiting and watching for violations

What are the rights of transgender employees?

June 26, 2015

By Steve M. Cohen  bio I'm disappointed, but not surprised by many reactions to Caitlyn (formerly Bruce) Jenner's recent revelation. I am not transgender, but I am concentrating on this population because, along with others, I see the transgender population as representing the next frontier in social justice. Everyone is entitled to an opinion, but in the … [Read more...] about What are the rights of transgender employees?

Electronic cigarettes: why your practice needs a “vaping” policy now

June 26, 2015

Your employment policies address cigarettes, and so you think you have the smoking issue covered. Well, think again. Electronic cigarettes have created new challenges for employers. Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, first became available in the United States in 2006 and have grown in popularity. Designed to look like cigarettes, they are battery-powered … [Read more...] about Electronic cigarettes: why your practice needs a “vaping” policy now

Stupidity outside of work

June 12, 2015

By Steve M. Cohen  bio I often end up addressing some of the sadder aspects of human behavior in and around the workplace. I have frequently been called by clients to help deal with issues such as sexual harassment and bullying, an employee who uses the n-word at work and someone who gets so drunk after work that they become incredibly obnoxious in public. … [Read more...] about Stupidity outside of work

Managing a multi-generational medical office staff

June 12, 2015

What's with all the bickering in the office? People, people, can't we all just get along? Although you may never totally eliminate office conflict, managing with attention to generational differences can go a long way toward creating a more harmonious and more productive workplace. By the numbers Cut-off dates for generations differ, but Neil Howe and William Strauss, who … [Read more...] about Managing a multi-generational medical office staff

How to manage personal cell phone use in the workplace

June 12, 2015

"Like many offices, we have had problems with employees using cell phones for personal calls, texts, etc. during business hours," says Beverly Bragg, administrator at San Antonio Preventive & Diagnostic Medicine. It hasn't been an easy problem to resolve. "Although we've talked about this issue on a routine basis at our monthly staff meetings, employees continued to use … [Read more...] about How to manage personal cell phone use in the workplace

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