by John G. Self | Sep 27, 2009 | Healthcare
The cost of employee turnover, that hidden operating expense that rarely finds its way into financial statements, is in the healthcare industry spotlight as hospital and physician group practice executives grapple with ways to reduce their costs in anticipation of...
by John G. Self | Sep 19, 2009 | Healthcare, Leadership
America’s hospital Chief Executive Officers are going to be asked to do something that will be exceedingly difficult and very unfair. This request is based on a national economic necessity. Some fiscal conservatives would argue that it is a national security...
by John G. Self | Sep 11, 2009 | Career Management, Healthcare, Leadership
When then Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas was running for President, his War Room led by political operative James Carville crafted a message that resonated with frustrated voters: “It is the economy, stupid!” Whether you agreed with Gov. Clinton or not, that theme...
by John G. Self | Sep 10, 2009 | Healthcare, Leadership, Recruiting
A valued CEO colleague and friend recently shared an amazing story. A multi-specialty clinic that is located adjacent to his 140-bed community hospital had recruited more than 40 physicians over the past ten years, an impressive number given the rural nature of the...
by John G. Self | Sep 8, 2009 | Uncategorized
Companies must disclose, not withhold information from candidates during the recruiting process. You cannot operate a successful onboarding program without fully integrating recruitment. Some may say that it is one of the most important factors for a business to...