Down to Your Last Nerve at Work? 4 Ways to Stop Going Home Annoyed
Co-workers can be annoying. What’s the best way to deal with a co-worker when there’s a problem? Here are a few common situations and tips on how to address them. Annoying Behavior Sometimes, co-workers do annoying things. Some may be minor annoyances, but others may be a big deal. Either way, there are some strategies […]
What Does a Surgical Tech Do on a Daily Basis?
When a patient requires surgery or another type of procedure, each healthcare professional in the room fulfills an important role. Each person has specific duties to ensure that, as a team, they provide the patient with the best possible care. The surgical tech is an important member of that team. The basics A surgical technologist, […]
Managing Employees with Foreign Accents
In many healthcare situations, patients and their families are stressed, worried, scared, overwhelmed and uncertain. Situations can be complicated by delays, poor test results and insurance issues. What if the patient or family members have a difficult time understanding a healthcare provider’s accent? In addition to making a situation more complicated, it creates a potential […]
Get Better at Networking by Not Focusing on Yourself
The thing that often turns many people off from networking is how everyone who does it seems to be thinking only of themselves. It’s a belief that’s not exactly without merit. Many staffing services see it all the time: The ubiquitous networker who prowls events and conventions, handing out business cards to people they think […]