Recent Articles
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5 website issues your congregation finds annoying
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityA few weeks ago, I heard a pastor (from the stage) say that I needed to visit their website for some information. I thought, "Yes! A pastor is promoting their website rather than a bulletin!" It was also about something that actually interested me. Before I would forget it, I pulled my phone out to discover the information. And then the frustration began. It reminded me of the five things your congregation probably finds annoying on your website. Please, fix them before they stop wanting to go to your website.
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The best practices behind annoying communication jargon
Catherine Iste CommunicationsAcross industries, words and phrases are created, adopted or co-opted to convey concepts specific to the business. Using the word outside of the office context can range from slightly odd to completely confusing. Using jargon inside the work environment can go from completely necessary (finish the WENUS) to completely annoying (the next person who says the word shenanigans). Here are a few of the best practices behind oft-used jargon and how to ensure your use aligns with your intent.
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Study finds a ninefold increase in ESRD patients opting for bariatric surgery
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareAs with the general population, obesity in the number of people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing. Because they are less likely to receive a kidney transplant, many obese patients with ESRD are opting for bariatric surgery to increase their chances of undergoing the lifesaving procedure. Despite the potential for improving the health status of people with ESRD, also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), there is very little information about the national bariatric surgery practice patterns in patients with end-stage renal disease.
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The companion animal behavior implications of R- and K-species orientations
Dr. Myrna Milani Pet CareCan wild animal ethology concepts like R and K species help us understand better companion animal behavior? To answer that question, we first need to know what R and K species are. Wild R species live in harsh, unpredictable environments. They produce large numbers of offspring that mature rapidly and require minimal to no parental care. Most of these animals only mate once and die young. Compare them to K species, who live in more stable environments with sufficient but limited resources for which animals must compete.
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Updates on treatment for IT band syndrome
Heidi Dawson Sports & FitnessIT band syndrome is the most common cause of lateral knee pain in runners and accounts for up to 14% of all running injuries. It is generally more common in males than females. There has been a huge misconception over the years about the cause of this lateral knee pain condition. I recently listened to a great little podcast on IT band syndrome from BMJ Talk Medicine, entitled "Mythbusting iliotibial band pain with Dr Rich Willy – it’s not friction." I’d definitely recommend giving it a listen yourself, as there are so many great points to take away.
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Is too much excitement killing your business?
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementI used to work for a CEO who got terribly excited every time someone presented a new idea. He’d say things like, "That’s great! Let’s give it a try." Or, "That’s a terrific idea. Can you move this forward by Monday?" His enthusiasm was contagious, which meant that his direct reports did the same thing. You can imagine the chaos that resulted. We’d all scurry like mice to work on the next potentially game-changing idea. As you might have guessed, eventually we tired. In a nutshell, we were exhausted. We had no focus.
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Why doctors prescribe more opioids at the end of the day
Sheilamary Koch PharmaceuticalMore opioid prescriptions were written for patients seeing their primary care provider toward the end of the day, according to a study published last month in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Time pressure influencing doctors’ clinical decision-making is a long-standing concept, yet little empirical research has examined its validity or magnitude, write the researchers of the study Hannah Neprash, Ph.D., and Michael Barnette, MD. Specifically, they examined how appointment timing affects prescribing for patients with pain.
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5 quick digital marketing tips to end 2019 strong
Emma Fitzpatrick MarketingAs we officially close the book on summer, let's plan to finish the rest of the year with gusto! Social media and digital marketing can have a bit of a lull in the summer months while everyone is out vacationing. That's why now is the perfect time to revamp your digital marketing strategy. From Instagram influencers to maximizing Facebook ad campaigns, read on to learn five digital marketing tricks that can impact your plan for the rest of the year.
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10 ways to measure employee happiness and belonging at your organization
Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementDuring the last 25 years, I’ve spoken to thousands of employees and leaders in organizations about what makes them happy and able to do their best work. It’s not uncommon for people in leadership to be disconnected from their employees and not really know what makes them happy and able to do their best work. What are some of the indicators that employees are happy, invested and like coming to work? Based on research, observation and hundreds of interviews and focus groups, here are 10 observable dynamics amongst employees.
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Are you a 2- or 3-dimensional healthcare job candidate?
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen you have a stake as a job candidate in the healthcare employment marketplace, being able to differentiate yourself from the competition is key. Your future employer is going to spend a great deal of money and resources vetting, hiring, training, and onboarding you, so you need to clearly communicate that you’re worthy of this expensive and time-consuming process that constitutes a financial risk for any organization that chooses to hire you.