How to Care for the Mental Health of Your Employees
Mental health — which includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being — affects every aspect of our personal and professional lives. In the past, mental health was a taboo subject in the workplace, but these attitudes are now changing significantly. The last few years have been marked by collective trauma and stress, and factors […]
MedHQ HR Experts on the Importance of Mental Health in an ASC
In a recent article in ASC Focus magazine, two members of MedHQ’s HR team were quoted for their expert opinions on the importance of supporting mental health inside an ASC. More than 20% of adults in the US live with a mental illness, which means 1 in 5 of ASC employees could be dealing with […]
Solutions to Mitigate the Healthcare Staffing Crisis
Many ASC leaders have been facing issues related to staffing, and there are no signs of these issues being resolved. Because of this, ASC leaders must prepare to rethink staffing and retention strategies. MedHQ recently hosted a roundtable discussion at the 20th Annual Becker’s Healthcare Spine, Orthopedic, and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference to talk through […]
Leveraging Culture to Combat Labor Issues
Key drivers of success By Rita Hernandez Figi Persistent labor issues continue to pose financial and operational challenges for surgery centers. The rising costs to staff cases combined with the inability to operate at full surgical capacity is a one-two punch that is expected to cause damage throughout 2023 and beyond. It might seem difficult […]
Top 3 Most Under-Utilized Healthcare Benefits and How to Encourage Employees to Use Them
A competitive benefits package is often ranked among the top considerations for job seekers. And having a strong benefits package can signal to potential employees that you value their well-being and are committed to supporting them in all aspects of their life, including their health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Prioritizing the health and well-being […]
How to Mitigate the 3 Top Human Resources Risks
Mitigating risks is a key component of human resources. There are inherent risks associated with hiring, retaining, training, and managing people — and to avoid those risks, it’s important to take a proactive approach to HR planning. If you ignore potential problems, hoping they will go away or resolve themselves, you can face serious operational […]
Unlocking the Benefits of Your Multigenerational Workforce
A 2020 survey by Deloitte found that 75% of the US workforce is currently multigenerational, with baby boomers, Gen X, millennials, and Gen Z all working side-by-side. The benefits are far reaching, including: With four generations working side by side in healthcare, it can also introduce challenges, such as different work styles and potential resistance […]
How To Protect Yourself from Job Scams
Fraudulent job offers are becoming increasingly common, with approximately 14 million people exposed to employment scams each year. In 2021, the Federal Trade Commission received more than double the number of job scam reports than in the previous year. The tactics scammers use are diverse. Some encourage job seekers to send personal information or payments. […]
Changing HR Metrics Through a Pandemic and Beyond
Human resources is most effective when it truly focuses on the humans in an organization. The people who work in your organization have been through an enormous amount of change and adaptation over the past year — personally and professionally. The pandemic hasn’t fundamentally altered the function of HR in healthcare, but it has underlined […]
HR Best Practices for Surgery Centers Managing COVID-19 Government Mandates
A new white paper from MedHQ details how surgery center leaders can best manage the complicated and constantly changing COVID-19 related rules and mandates put in place by government officials as the pandemic lingers. The paper, titled Managing COVID-19 Mandates, examines the unique business challenges faced by healthcare leaders while at the same time managing the risks and personal […]
