Objective vs. Subjective Approach
Who among us can genuinely claim to be unbiased? Truthfully, we are all prone to subjective thinking, both as a defense mechanism and a legitimate way of making sense of a frequently challenging, rapidly changing world. What is subjectivity? Simply put, it is how your...
Impressive Resume, Low Aptitude
Corporate Executives, Directors, Managers, Physicians, ITs—these are all high level positions which are, more or less, difficult to fill. Not only do these positions require (a) higher salaries, (b) a great deal of experience and (c) specific skillsets; qualified...
Have Time to Manage your Practice?
Doctors must prioritize the patient above all else, which occasionally creates a conflict of interest when it comes to running the business side of their practice. Consequently, many doctors don’t always make the best businessmen. Between dealing with constantly...
The Difference Between The Average & Top Performing Practice Manager
Medical Office Managers and Executive Directors can be indispensable to the success of your medical practice. With annual salaries ranging from $70k – $170k, it is vital to find a way to distinguish between the average Manager/Director and the top performing 20%. One...
Are Those Extra Years of Experience Really Worth the Extra Pay?
In a competitive, consistently evolving market, employers strive to net candidates with their finger on the pulse of current trends. A fine-tuned resume may hint at the skills an employee brings to the table, but as seasoned managers know, a good team player is one...
What employee engagement means for you
Employee engagement is defined as a "property of the relationship between an organization and its employees." Essentially, an engaged employee is a member of your team who is fully absorbed in their work and enthusiastic about what they do. They are able to take...
Why we lose the battle hiring our own staff
You hire a candidate, and two weeks later find yourself posting a job ad on a career site. A month later you repeat the process. It takes you some time to realize the full extent of losses you've incurred through this ordeal. You need employees to keep the wheels of...
What is Your Hiring Strategy?
Every business owner and executive reaches a certain point when change becomes critical to the growth of their business. Perhaps you need to make a change to company culture, office protocol or maybe the biggest change of all; hiring new staff. How do you go about...
Extraversion and the workplace
What is extraversion? It is a core personality trait and one of the Big Five personality traits. Both extraverts and introverts possess unique traits. Some positive traits exhibited by extraverts are warmth, assertiveness, a cheerful attitude, a talkative nature and...
Efficient Medical Staffing
Rising costs, unpaid medical claims and an overwhelming influx of patients are among the many reasons why medical practices lose revenue. It is often difficult for a small practice to both provide quality service to patients and effectively manage the business; this...
Using pre-employment testing alongside a resume
While pre-employment testing is on the rise, it is not the only gauge used to determine whether a candidate is worth hiring. A resume is a great way to measure a candidate's skills and provide insight into what you may find in a candidate's pre-employment test scores....
Abstract thinking and the workplace
What is Abstract Thinking? According to many, abstract thinking is a level of thinking that is removed from the facts of the "here and now", and from specific examples of the ideas or concepts being thought of. Abstract ideas are often complex and subjective. Most...
The Value of Top Employees
Throughout the course of time, individuals who excelled at their occupation were valued in their communities and paid their weight in gold for their contributions. From elite warriors before the invention of firearms in the 12th century, to commanders and generals...
History of Pre-Employment Testing
Pre-employment cognitive testing is older than most believe. Based on historically recorded information, the first mental employment test may have been the imperial examination in China used as far back as the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD). Its use was standardized...
A New Generation of Capable Employees
Few employers are willing to accept candidates with little or no experience fresh out of college. Not because they do not wish to give them a chance, but because they do not know how to evaluate their past work performance if the candidate does not have much...
The Pros of a Personality Test
So you have decided to abandon the standard, outdated hiring method of using only a resume, and are utilizing the full potential of pre-employment testing to maximize your chances of landing the golden candidate. Taking this step forward is a surefire way to change...