Practical Practice Management Blog

Hiring new staff members is not one of my favorite things to do.  Why?  Because it costs money (lots of it), and if you make a wrong...

When hiring a new person we (the employer/manager) have certain expectations they are to meet, at least in our minds. But does the new...

Recently, our medical practice hired two new staff members. These wonderful ladies have worked together in another practice for about...

I was working with an office manager the other day and she happened to mention that she was struggling with a feeling of being left out...

Running any type of business can be difficult. There are more things to think about and take care of then there are hours in our day. ...

Many workplaces discourage friendship bonding because they feel that employees will be more interested in talking with their friends...

Morning huddles with your team are a great way to start your day! Tina@Toppractices.com Top Practices Virtual Practice Management...

The need to be listened to and understood is great in each of us.  When we feel what we have to say is not of value, we feel we are of...

A common mistake business owners or managers make when bringing together a work team is that all team members will fit together and...

What I made a mistake? Sometimes it is just hard to believe when you have made a mistake, especially when you know what you should have...

“People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude and that will either enable you to connect and win them over or it will alienate...

Team meetings or huddles are very important in keeping everyone on the team connected together.  Often times what happens is only one...

If you are a business owner or manager and have people who work for your business you have probably ask yourself more than once, “How can...

Changes at work can be challenging to say the least.  For the most part employees like knowing what they need to do each day and how to...

Employees can feel down at work and show signs of disinterest.  It happens for many reasons, some are temporary and are caused by...

To feel good and thrive, researchers say that people need a 3:1 positivity ration.  That means we need to hear three positive statements...

Many times clients will tell me how hard it is to get their people to become a functional team.  I have found that in many cases managers...

When I was at a conference a couple of months ago a Malpractice Attorney was speaking on how to handle problems with patients or clients...

“I posted this blog several years ago and was reminded of the lesson I learned from my mother as I began training a new employee last...

There are three primary reasons that employee will lose motivation at work. Lack of Confidence Lack of Focus Lack of Direction Today, I...