Jessica Taylor

Jessica Taylor is the medical editor for MultiBriefs and has been a journalist and writer for more than 10 years. Jessica received her bachelor's degree in communications with a dual concentration in media studies and journalism from Virginia Wesleyan College. She’s been awarded first place in headline writing from the Virginia Press Association and an honorable mention for design and content from the Society of Collegiate Journalists.

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• The meal-kit industry: Surviving in the world of Amazon

  Tuesday, November 28, 2017

  Meal kits. An alternative to making your life less busy, designed to reduce the time and stress of preparing a home-cooked meal, meal kits are all the rage these days. In fact, according to a survey by Morning Consult, roughly 19 percent of Americans have tried it. After launching about five years ago, the meal-kit market has flourished into a full-blown industry.

• Celebrities help break down the stigma surrounding mental health

  Tuesday, September 26, 2017

  ​According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of suicide in the U.S. ​has increased by 24 percent from 1999 to 2014. At the same time, states nationwide have cut $4.5 billion from mental healthcare funding since 2008.

• Researchers: ‘Sitting really is the new smoking’

  Wednesday, September 13, 2017

  More than 40 percent of working people are sitting at a desk from 9-5, and researchers have calculated that this prolonged sedentary behavior contributed to some 433,000 deaths a year from 2002 through 2011.

• Updated guidelines for clinicians managing hypertension in children

  Friday, August 25, 2017

  Hypertension among adolescents and children is on the rise, and new guidelines are encouraging clinicians to be alert and assertive when noticing signs in young patients. In fact, the guidelines state that an estimated 3.5 percent of all youths in the United States have hypertension — becoming one of the top five chronic diseases for adolescents and children.

• Caring for patients who have experienced stillbirth

  Friday, August 11, 2017

  An estimated 2.6 million stillbirths occur worldwide annually, and each year about 24,000 (1 in 160 pregnancies) babies are stillborn in the United States.

• Your association — big or small — can gain millennial membership

  Wednesday, July 12, 2017

  As I was recently able to engage with the members of the Flying Dentists Association throughout their national convention week in Lake Placid, New York, the discussion of "How do we get new members?" was continuously brought up. It is a difficult task for any association, especially when it comes to millennials.

• Study: One-third of the world’s population is overweight

  Tuesday, June 13, 2017

  Since 1980, the number of obese people has doubled worldwide and is continuing to rise, according to new research. The study, published Monday in the New England Journal of Medicine, stated that about a third of the global population is obese.

• WHO declares new outbreak of Ebola in Congo

  Friday, May 12, 2017

  Between December 2013 and January 2015, the largest outbreak of Ebola hit West Africa and killed more than 11,000 people. Thankfully, in May of 2015, ​Liberia was declared Ebola-free. Sierra Leone and Guinea ​followed later that year, and the outbreak was over by the beginning of 2016.

• ‘13 Reasons Why’ we should be talking about mental health

  Monday, May 01, 2017

  Each and every American is affected by a mental health condition through friends or family. Why? Because 1 in 5 Americans will be affected with a mental health condition in their lifetime. Throughout the month of May — Mental Health Awareness Month — organizations worldwide raise awareness for the importance of mental health. Whether it be stigma, support, education or advocacy, the movement grows larger and stronger each year. This is year is a little different, though, with the controversy surrounding the latest Netflix series "13 Reasons Why."

• Take a social media sabbatical for your health

  Wednesday, April 26, 2017

  According to We Are Social's "Digital in 2017" report, social media users have increased by 21 percent since 2015. "More than 1 billion now people use Facebook every day, meaning that more than half of all active Facebook users use the service on a daily basis," the report said.

• The ultimate connection: Word of mouth

  Wednesday, April 05, 2017

  How do customers find out about your business? According to a recent survey, 85 percent of small businesses stated that it's by word of mouth (WOM). Since small businesses are more about the personalized approach, they are able to connect with customers instilling trust and loyalty, which ultimately passes onto friends. WOM isn't something you can purchase, but it's also not difficult to get. It's truly based on giving your customers an incredible experience that makes them want to come back for more.

• Learn from the Oscars: Don’t let one mistake ruin your career

  Monday, February 27, 2017

  If you missed the Oscars last night, you missed one of the most memorable moments in the 89-year history of the Academy Awards. As Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty took stage to announce Best Picture, they declared "La La Land" as the winner over "Moonlight," not realizing it was a mistake.

• Updated guidelines on childhood obesity express need for prevention

  Thursday, February 09, 2017

  Today, about 1 in 5 children between the ages of 6 and 19 has obesity. In fact, the percentage has tripled in the U.S. since the 1970s. These children not only suffer from depression, lower self-esteem and social isolation, but they're also at higher risk for having chronic health conditions such as asthma, sleep apnea, bone and joint problems, diabetes and heart disease.

• The inauguration chaos that wasn’t: How to change the online message

  Tuesday, January 24, 2017

  The social media ecosystem has changed the way we live as a society. The right, the wrong and the truth are streamed across social media platforms worldwide, ultimately influencing each person who reads it. In fact, ​studies have confirmed that messages on users' social media feeds could significantly influence people's views — ​especially when it comes to politics.

• The new overtime rule has been stopped — but for how long?

  Tuesday, November 29, 2016

  A new salary limit for the Fair Labor Standard Act's overtime rule was supposed to take effect Dec. 1. But the changes, which would affect about 4 million workers, have come to a screeching halt after a preliminary injunction by a federal judge in Texas last week.

• The other side of emails — Should you get personal?

  Thursday, November 10, 2016

  To say that customer service is the core value of a company is an understatement — especially in the business-to-business (B2B) world. The success of any B2B relationship centers mainly on client relationships. With successful relationships, clients are able to see their partner as a trusted one — specifically when partners are able to differentiate themselves from the competition.

• New overtime rule looms with only 1 month to spare

  Thursday, October 27, 2016

  ​After giving businesses more than six months to prepare, the final U.S. Department of Labor rule change regarding overtime regulations will become effective on Dec. 1, affecting more than 4.2 million workers within the United States. With only one month left, do you know how the law will impact you and your employees?

• Employers should tread carefully through the rest of election season

  Monday, October 10, 2016

  Who do you think should be the next president of the U.S.? Donald Trump? Hillary Clinton? In just under a month, people will be flooding polling places to choose who they think is the best candidate to lead America.

• Will the current surge of AFM reach 2014 levels?

  Wednesday, October 05, 2016

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed 50 cases this year of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 24 states as of Aug. 31 — nearly double the number from 2015 when 21 cases were reported for the whole year. Health officials nationwide are worried that the rising number of cases of the mysterious, polio-like illness could reach the level of 2014, when AFM paralyzed 120 children.

• Fantasy football: A touchdown for employee engagement

  Tuesday, August 30, 2016

  It's that time of year again — where football fans are gathering around their computers drafting the most important players to win their fantasy football leagues. Luckily for me, I get to participate in one for the first time this year.

• Be fearless in the workplace by exuding confidence

  Wednesday, August 17, 2016

  Have you seen the latest picture of Usain Bolt? It's currently trending all over the internet showing how superhuman the Olympic runner truly is. Is he superhuman because he exudes the confidence everyone desires or because he's the fastest man in the world? Obviously, the second is true, but I think in some ways the first is, too. Confidence doesn't come naturally to some of us, but it's something that can be worked on — especially in the workplace.

• Take millennial retention with a grain of salt and make a margarita

  Thursday, August 11, 2016

  As a millennial, I was recently asked why the retention rate with my generation is so low within companies. Is it because we're bored at our current positions? Are we not being paid enough? As the largest segment in the U.S. workforce (and growing), the millennial population has been taught that staying in one organization isn't a good thing — moving around every 3-5 years shows you're expanding your expertise and prospects.

• One step closer to ending an era of stigma

  Friday, July 15, 2016

  Wednesday, July 6, marked a big day for the U.S. when a bill that should significantly change mental healthcare overwhelmingly cleared the U.S. House of Representatives with a vote of 422-2. Introduced by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act would "make available needed psychiatric, psychological and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis, and for other purposes."

• Can exceptional customer service be delivered through email?

  Wednesday, July 06, 2016

  Customer service is not about face-to-face communication anymore — we've gone digital. There's no doubt consumers enjoy communicating through technology. The term "customer service" usually describes individuals who are in a support role in their company, but I'm here to tell you otherwise. Unless you don't communicate with anyone during your day-to-day work life, then you're in a customer service role.

• Mind control: The devastating effects of emotional abuse

  Thursday, June 16, 2016

  Stop what you're doing. Read this entire article. Share it with your friends. Some of you may be doing this, while others are probably just ignoring it. But if I was Kilgrave, the villain in the Marvel Netflix series "Jessica Jones," you would do anything I say.

• The power of response in email communications

  Friday, June 10, 2016

  Imagine asking someone a question face-to-face and they either a) never acknowledge the question or b) respond several hours after the fact. Many would construe said behavior as rude or dismissive.

• Working from home is overrated, but here’s how to make it better

  Friday, May 20, 2016

  I've come to realize there's a faux luxury about working from home. Though it may seem glamorous to some, once you do it every day — for months at a time — it can get rather daunting. It's been about six months since my job led me back to my humble abode to work until the new office is completed, so I consider myself kind of an expert. Most people are envious that I get to work out of my 1,110-square-foot condo, until I mention the flaws.

• Follow the NBA — put the ball in your court

  Wednesday, May 04, 2016

  The National Basketball Association recently approved advertising on uniform jerseys for the first time in league history. In fact, the NBA is the first of the four major sports leagues in the U.S. — including NFL, MLB and NHL — to put ads on its jerseys.

• Forget devices, encourage employees to ‘bring your own pet’

  Tuesday, April 26, 2016

  ​Millennials are projected to be the largest pet-owning generation, while also making up the largest generation in today's workforce. Acknowledging these trends of millennials and their pets, large companies like Amazon, Etsy and Google have adapted to allow pet-friendly workplaces.

• The changing world of language education

  Friday, April 08, 2016

  Going without a script, TESOL President Andy Curtis spoke from the heart to attendees Wednesday morning at TESOL 2016. As president of TESOL in the same year as its celebration of 50 years, Curtis spoke with enthusiasm and excitement.

• Breaking down barriers as educators — one step at a time

  Wednesday, April 06, 2016

  TESOL 2016 started out Tuesday evening with a bang when opening keynote speaker Aziz Abu Sarah gave a moving and inspirational speech about how to break down barriers as educators. Sarah describes himself as an explorer, cultural educator, peace builder and entrepreneur. He has traveled to about 40 countries working on bringing people together and finding ways to really communicate with one another.

• Companies benefit from the work hard, play hard mentality

  Thursday, March 31, 2016

  ​No matter what workforce you're a part of, most organizations are too large for you to know each and every one of your co-workers — especially if you don't interact with them on a daily basis. However, that's all changing in today's workforce.

• Weathering the weather: How the seasons affect our mood

  Monday, March 21, 2016

  The East Coast had a bit of a downfall during the winter months — not only with blizzards and temperatures, but also with people's temperaments. Sure, it was so cold outside, but the weather was affecting their day-to-day routines.

• Mobile devices are great — until they cause mental health issues

  Wednesday, March 02, 2016

  I recently downloaded a new game on my smartphone to pass the time during travel, but what I didn't know is that it would cause some significant issues. This new game, Color Switch, features a ball you have to bounce through a series of obstacles — all by tapping on the screen. How fast you tap will determine how quickly the ball moves. The catch, though, is you can only move through an obstacle when the color matches the color of the ball, which changes each time an obstacle is completed.

• A patient’s perspective on bedside manner

  Monday, February 29, 2016

  A recent study published in PLOS One showed that the clinician-patient relationship has an effect on healthcare outcomes. There's no denying that clinicians have a high-stress job atmosphere, but that shouldn't take away from the bedside manner given to patients.

• Don’t let typos crush your practice’s reputation

  Tuesday, February 23, 2016

  Medical personnel know attitude, tone and body language are key to patient satisfaction. I recently had the pleasure of visiting a practice where the atmosphere was great and the personnel were friendly. That said, there was one thing that killed the experience: document errors.

• How can your company welcome employees with ASD?

  Monday, February 22, 2016

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 68 U.S. children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is not a physical aspect that sets these individuals apart from others, but they may communicate, interact, behave and learn in different ways. The spectrum of severity is broad, so the principles of learning, thinking and problem-solving for these individuals vary.

• New screening guidelines show increased focus on mental health

  Wednesday, January 27, 2016

  On Jan. 26, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated their guidelines for depression screenings. The new guidelines call for screening all adults 18 and older, particularly pregnant and postpartum women. This is an update from their 2009 recommendations, showing more concrete evidence of the importance of screening for depression after and during pregnancy.

• Allowing stress to be your friend

  Friday, November 13, 2015

  Stress. It's a simple word with a lot of impact. But what people don't know is stress can actually make you healthy — if you change your views on it. Most people believe stress is bad for you, which actually can lead to an increased risk of premature death, ​according to a 2012 study in Health Psychology. That's right. Just believing stress is bad for you increased the risk of early death.

• Getting your association started with content marketing

  Wednesday, November 11, 2015

  The latest buzzword going around associations is content marketing. It's taking over their old marketing techniques. But what the heck is it? The Content Marketing Institute (CMI) defines it as "a marketing technique of creating and distributing valuable, relevant and consistent content to attract and acquire a clearly defined audience — with the objective of driving profitable customer action."

• What can you do about online ad blockers?

  Tuesday, October 27, 2015

  Online advertisements can be a nuisance and intrude on the user experience. They're not only taking up most of the screen on mobile devices, but they can also diminish battery life and eat up data plans. Because of this, ad blocking has become quite popular in recent months.

• 5 tactics for gaining new members with content marketing

  Thursday, October 08, 2015

  These days, outbound advertisements are becoming a thing of the past. Between the DVR and e-zines, advertisements don't hold as much weight in our everyday media. It's much more difficult to grasp someone's attention with something that's valuable to them. Associations are recognizing the same trends happening within their industry — retention rates and new-member inquiries are decreasing — because, quite frankly, "ain't nobody got time for that."

• Groupon: The one-hit wonder you don’t want to be

  Wednesday, September 23, 2015

  ​If you haven't heard the latest business news, Groupon is laying off approximately 1,100 employees in customer service and international sales. But that's not all. The company recently exited operations in Greece and Turkey, and will be doing the same in six more countries.

• Being organized is not a crime

  Wednesday, August 19, 2015

  In every job interview I've been on, I've been asked, "What's your weakness?" The answer is always the same: "I'm a perfectionist when it comes to my work. I go above and beyond to try to make it work, but at the same time beat myself up over it because I'm my own worst critic." Now, don't get me wrong. I'm human and definitely not perfect, but I — we — can always strive for perfection.

• Privacy tips to help teachers avoid a social media scandal

  Monday, August 17, 2015

  Thanks to social media, privacy is gone in the education world. Scandals and complaints involving teachers who misuse social media have been occurring more frequently around the U.S., which has led school districts scrambling to create new guidelines.

• Coloring your brand: It matters

  Wednesday, August 05, 2015

  Did you know that color increases brand recognition by up to 80 percent? It does, based on a University of Loyola, Maryland study. Color plays a larger role for your company than you may think — through your customers and memory recall. Colors stimulate all the senses, instantly conveying a message like no other form of communication.

• Game of drones: Who will be crowned king of unmanned commercial flight?

  Thursday, July 23, 2015

  Technology is flying past us every day — literally — in the form of new airborne inventions. But did you realize the sky is on the verge of opening up a big new world for small and large businesses? Without a doubt, drones are a big topic of today's tech talk. And with the talk comes innovation — innovation that could change your company.

• How Obama’s new proposed overtime rule affects your business

  Tuesday, June 30, 2015

  An important change in the American workplace is occurring — and it could affect you and your business. A proposed new rule regarding overtime pay would mean increased paychecks for up to 5 million workers, according to the Obama administration.

• The undeniable benefits of having happy customers

  Wednesday, June 10, 2015

  "The customer is always right." These five important words form a motto within any organization. No matter what field you work in, engaging with others is a key aspect to your daily work life. Having happy customers begins with customer service, but great customer service begins with you.

• Where social media and violence collide

  Monday, June 01, 2015

  In 2010, Anthony Elonis' wife left him, and he also lost his job. Because of the upsetting factors occurring in his life, he turned to social media to vent his frustrations — something I'm sure each one of us has seen from a friend or acquaintance online.

• House cuts Amtrak funding 1 day after fatal train crash

  Wednesday, May 13, 2015

  The House Appropriations Committee voted today to reject increased funding for Amtrak in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. The funding would have made improvements to the rail service's outdated technology and infrastructure — all of which are in the forefront of the news since a May 12 derailment in Pennsylvania that killed at least seven and injured more than 200.

• Mental Health Awareness Month aims to knock down stigma

  Friday, May 01, 2015

  Words of hopelessness are spoken day in and day out from individuals with mental illnesses, but they're often pushed to the side. Because of the stigma around mental health, it’s harder for people who may need help to seek out the resources that are available to them. Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month, there's no time like the present to discuss what can be done.

• How to ensure your business avoids ‘Mobilegeddon’

  Wednesday, April 22, 2015

  Stop me if you've heard this before: "Your website needs to be mobile-friendly." Companies have heard this mantra for years, but now a tangible penalty is in effect that punishes websites that don't render well on smartphones and tablets. Blame it on "Mobilegeddon."

• Glass half-full or half-empty? Maybe it’s time to get a pitcher

  Wednesday, April 15, 2015

  Is your glass half-full or half-empty? This question has been used for decades to emphasize the difference between negative and positive thinking. It's the tool that's used to describe two type of people — optimists and pessimists. But how do you know how full someone's glass is?

• Preventing domestic violence one step at a time

  Wednesday, March 25, 2015

  Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence on Friday, and he stated that domestic violence is a public health epidemic. Biden made attendees — including doctors, nurses, social workers, etc. — aware that even though we've come a long way in the fight against domestic violence, we have to keep making sure we're working harder than ever for prevention and intervention.

• Don’t let negative reviews break you

  Tuesday, March 24, 2015

  Whether you're a small or large company, you live or die by your reputation. Most of reputation management is focused on pushing down negative search results — in particular, negative reviews. Responding to your negative reviews may attempt to bridge the gap between how a company perceives itself and how others view it.

• Is problem solving a problem for your employees?

  Thursday, March 12, 2015

  According to a 2010 Critical Skills Survey, employers say they need employees who are equipped with skills beyond the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic to grow their business. In other words, you need two main skills: critical thinking and problem solving.

• Fueling the fear: Global health crisis and mass media

  Tuesday, February 24, 2015

  Laurie Garrett, author, journalist and authority on global health issues, closed out SLAS2015 by discussing critical issues in global healthcare — particularly mass hysteria over diseases in the U.S. Garrett, who has written several best-selling books on disease and outbreak, started her discussion by stating that her familiarity and knowledge of diseases goes back through many years.

• NIH director: Opportunities from technology in medical science

  Tuesday, February 17, 2015

  Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., National Institutes of Health director, spoke at SLAS2015 on Feb. 11 about the exceptional opportunities currently facing the medical science community. The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) welcomed nearly 5,000 participants from 34 countries last week for its fourth-annual SLAS Conference and Exhibition, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

• Human ‘Organs-on-Chips’ as replacements for animal testing

  Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Wyss Institutes Founding Director Donald E. Ingber, M.D., Ph.D., kicked off SLAS2015 by focusing on the engineering of human "Organs-on-Chips" to a filled room of SLAS attendees Feb. 9. Researchers, along with Ingber, have created this innovative technology. Organs-on-a-Chip is a cell culture device — crystal clear with flexible polymers and the size of a computer memory stick — that contains hollow channels lined by living cells and tissues that imitate human cellular response far more effectively and realistically than Petri dish cultures.

• How to give your customers the ‘Netflix experience’

  Friday, January 23, 2015

  Big data is not just a buzzword anymore, but a new tool for business life — one that requires having strategies in place for managing large volumes of both organized and unorganized data. With the reality of big data comes the challenge of analyzing it in a way that brings real business value. During Data Innovation Day on Jan. 22, data scientists, technologists, civic leaders and other experts discussed how data-driven innovation is helping to grow the economy and create a better world through the "Netflix experience."

• Can social media depict mental illnesses?

  Thursday, January 08, 2015

  ​Social media is a tool for users to express themselves, check on their friends and spread news. Now, researchers are trying to use this primary source of communication to determine if individuals show signs of mental illness.

• Is your business prepared for virtual currency?

  Thursday, December 11, 2014

  We've seen such innovation and creation from the virtual currency revolution that started back in 2009 with bitcoin, but we didn't think it would actually affect us in today's world. Many consumers thought bitcoin was a scam, just pretend money — until it began to be accepted as actual currency.

• Disparities in cervical cancer show education is still needed

  Tuesday, November 11, 2014

  The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers to provide all cancer screenings for free, with no charge to the patient. If this is the case, why are a majority of women still not getting screened for cervical cancer?

• No more like gates: Rethinking your Facebook marketing plans

  Tuesday, November 04, 2014

  Just as you were on the trend of increasing your "likes," now you have to start all over with your Facebook marketing tactics. Beginning tomorrow, Facebook is taking down the "like gate" — when you force Facebook users to like your Page.

• Media hype: Have you jumped on the bandwagon?

  Thursday, October 23, 2014

  ​Mass media is a substantial power in modern culture, especially in America. We live in a mediated culture — where news both reflects and creates the culture. Our society is continuously bombarded with messages from a multitude of sources promoting not only products, but moods, attitudes and a sense of what is and isn't important in the world.

• Mental Illness Awareness Week puts spotlight on treatment

  Monday, October 06, 2014

  Four days ago, a judge in Alexandria, Virginia, found a cab driver ​not guilty of shooting a police officer in the head during an attack last year. The judge stated that the cab driver, Kashif Bashir, did not understand what he was doing when he shot the officer in the head. Bashir had long suffered from paranoid schizophrenia, and the court determined he was insane at the time of the shooting.

• Apple unveils new iPhones, enters wearable tech arena

  Tuesday, September 09, 2014

  At 1:30 p.m. today, I had a friend tell me that he was creating a Twitter account just so that he could follow the updates on Apple's new products. Did I think this was weird? Yes, but quite amusing. It's astonishing how one company has this amount of power over its customers.

• Legislators looking to require kill switches on all smartphones

  Thursday, August 28, 2014

  ​Is turning to technology to deter thieves a good idea? Some states in the U.S. seem to think so. On Aug. 25, California became the second state to establish a law to have a "kill switch" in smartphones, which lets users remotely lock them and wipe them of data in the event that they are lost or stolen. Minnesota passed a similar law in June.

• Your parents were right — those headphones are making you deaf

  Wednesday, August 27, 2014

  No matter where you are, it's guaranteed that you'll see someone with headphones on. In fact, it's an automatic gesture for many. With the continuous trends in digital music and Bluetooth headsets, people young and old are experiencing tunes in their ears — most of the time, listening to loud music on repeat. But did you know that these headphones are affecting your hearing?

• Robin Williams’ death shines spotlight on mental illness

  Tuesday, August 12, 2014

  Robin Williams' apparent suicide has put a notice out in the world for mental illness. Battling his severe depression throughout his life, Williams had abused drugs and alcohol causing him to attend a rehabilitation center more than once.

• Taking a vacation can improve your health — have you scheduled PTO yet?

  Thursday, August 07, 2014

  I recently took a family vacation to the beach, where I was sure I was going to relax and enjoy time away from the office … until I started the “party foul.” Every night I would check my work email to make sure everything was going smoothly and to delete spam so I wouldn’t be overloaded when I returned to the office.

• 7 tips to ace your next job interview

  Wednesday, July 23, 2014

  If you're not the best at selling yourself in an interview, it's time to change your way of thinking. Here are seven tips on how to get yourself into the right frame of mind for your interview.

• Supreme Court supports religious freedom of businesses

  Monday, June 30, 2014

  A potentially landmark decision on religious liberty occurred today in the U.S. Supreme Court — and religious freedom won. The court ruled that business owners can object on religious grounds to a provision of the Affordable Care Act.

• Follow these 8 tips when writing your resume

  Monday, June 30, 2014

  You need to get your foot in the door of the organization in which you'll fit. To do so, make sure that your resume and cover letter make the "true you" stand out. A resume is a marketing document designed to sell your skills and strengths rather than just portraying a bio of yourself. Follow these eight tips to create a successful resume.

• Bringing World Cup passion to your office

  Thursday, June 26, 2014

  After watching how thrilled the fans became when Team USA advanced to the round of 16 despite losing to Germany, I thought to myself, "This enthusiasm and passion is just how it should be in a workplace."

• Understanding the wrath of emotional abuse

  Wednesday, June 11, 2014

  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to control someone's thoughts? Unfortunately, there are some people who can do this very tactic: emotional abusers. When we hear about abusive relationships, the first type we often think of is physical. But another largely unknown type is emotional abuse.

• Why telemedicine is the future of healthcare

  Thursday, May 22, 2014

  Telemedicine is the hottest trend in the healthcare industry, and it is becoming more and more important to healthcare providers and patients around the world. According to medical professionals present at this year's ATA 2014 conference, telemedicine is the future of the healthcare industry.

• Integrating telemedicine and mHealth into the health system

  Tuesday, May 20, 2014

  In today's society, we can find nearly everything we need on the Internet. We're in a constantly-evolving environment — especially when it comes to healthcare. Many people think futuristic possibilities when they hear about telemedicine and mobile health, but the reality is that both will increase productivity and efficiency throughout the health system in the coming years.

• Do you really understand mental illness?

  Thursday, May 15, 2014

  ​Individuals with severe mental illness struggle with the symptoms and disabilities that result from a disease. They are also challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that result from the stigma about mental illness.

• Short film reminds us to ‘look up’ in business communications

  Wednesday, May 07, 2014

  ​From selfies to shopping, social media is an evolving universe. And it affects us not only as individuals, but also as a society. According to Gary Turk's new short film, "Look Up," we're living in "a generation of idiots — smartphones and dumb people."

• Chinese drywall continues to be a problem

  Wednesday, April 30, 2014

  Remember when an estimated 250,000 tons of drywall were imported from China during the housing boom and it was used in approximately 100,000 homes in the U.S.? Unfortunately, the problem hasn't diminished yet.

• Overcoming communication challenges of EHRs

  Thursday, April 10, 2014

  The transition to electronic health records can bring some concerns for healthcare providers, including workflow, training, privacy and security. But one of the most important issues is communication, and many clinicians are concerned that using a computer with a patient will hinder communication.

• Technology and Internet: The world’s largest slot machine

  Monday, March 10, 2014

  ​We've seen numerous reports on drug addiction and how to stop America from becoming a part of the so-called "trend." But have you ever thought about another addiction right in front of you? It's the addiction to the Internet and technology.

• Virginia bill is first step to improving mental healthcare

  Wednesday, February 12, 2014

  Since 2008, states nationwide have cut $4.5 billion from mental healthcare funding. But Virginia is taking steps to become a true leader in the mental healthcare field. After a 5-minute floor speech in the Virginia Senate on Feb. 10, Senate Bill 260 was approved with a 38-0 vote.

• Tips to avoid a Super Bowl hangover

  Thursday, January 30, 2014

  The football season is nearly over, and now it's time to put all your focus into one last game — the Super Bowl. We all know you're going to get together with some family and friends Sunday, have some drinks and eat some food that's definitely not the healthiest for you. When you wake up the next day, thoughts of "I really don't want to go to work today" are going to be roaming through your head. Don't fret; you're not the only one

• Net neutrality ruling is a net loss for many businesses

  Friday, January 17, 2014

  Remember back when there was no such thing as high-speed Internet? The only option you had was dial-up service and had to listen to that pesky dial tone for a several minutes before being able to access what you really wanted. Well, you might be going back to the slow speed you once despised.

• Going paperless: Saving your practice from its medical record nightmare

  Wednesday, January 15, 2014

  ​Stop me if this sounds familiar: A medical practice with about 50,000 patients has a paper chart for each. Like many small practices, a majority of the patients have had the same doctor for almost their entire lives — equating to a rather large paper trail. Each day, the employees of this practice put away about 200 charts, but frequently aren't able to finish due to volume.Paper charts and filing are what they consider their worst enemy. Can you relate? Do you feel their pain? Digitizing may be your new best friend.

• Back to work: How to start 2014 right

  Thursday, December 12, 2013

  As you go through the rush of the holidays and entertaining guests, the last thing on your mind is work. But as you return to your office for the new year and see the pile of work, unanswered emails and missed calls on your phone, it can become overwhelming.

• Leading millennials: Are you up to the task at hand?

  Monday, November 18, 2013

  No matter how you look at the business world, things are evolving — from the way businesses are run to the types of employees that are hired. As baby boomers leave the workforce, the millennials are infiltrating your offices.

• Proper holiday decor in the workplace

  Thursday, October 24, 2013

  With the fall and winter holidays quickly approaching, many offices are bringing out their decorations to lift spirits for the seasons. It's also the time for the annual argument of what's appropriate, if anything.

• Incentive programs: Good for you and your employees

  Tuesday, October 15, 2013

  Have you told your employees lately how much you appreciate them? Showing your appreciation encourages more efficiency within the workplace and creates a blissful atmosphere. Providing incentive programs and recognition to your employees will provide you with this blissfulness.

• Choosing the right font for your brand

  Friday, October 04, 2013

  ​Whether you’re coming up with a new logo, business card, brochure or website, fonts can say a lot about you and your business. Typography helps create an experience for your audience before they have even read a word; it tells a story about you and your business.

• Feng shui: Creating the right environment for your medical office

  Tuesday, September 24, 2013

  Take a minute to look around your office. Is it appealing to your patients? Does it promote well-being? Believe it or not, your office layout affects your work life as well as your patients; feng shui can also affect you, your patients and staff. How a space feels affects how people respond at a conscious and unconscious level, says feng shui consultant and lecturer Linda Varone, RN, MA, CFS .

• Music boosts creativity, productivity in the workplace

  Wednesday, September 18, 2013

  ​Have you ever had a song stuck in your head while you’re at your place of employment? You’re singing to yourself silently while working on your daily tasks, but want to actually listen to the song so you can stop replaying it in your head. Well, you’re in luck. Studies have shown that the power of music can actually benefit your workplace by boosting productivity.