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Losing Staff? How to Deal With Toxic Employees in Your Practice
As eye care professionals, we need to understand how to handle challenging, toxic employees that make our workplaces and interactions as...
Jen Gill, LDO
May 29, 20234 min read
Maximizing LinkedIn: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Dream Job
Are you looking for your dream job but feel like you're hitting a dead end in your job search? If you haven't been utilizing LinkedIn,...
Jen Gill, LDO
May 25, 20235 min read
Keeping Employees Safe and Secure
The safety and security of your employees should be a top priority. A safe work environment protects employees from harm and improves...
Steve Gill, PHR
May 22, 20236 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Organizing Your Social Media with a Calendar
Social media has become essential to our lives in this digital world. It helps us stay connected with our friends and family, promote our...
Jen Gill, LDO
May 18, 20234 min read
Why I Love Being a Licensed Dispensing Optician
As an optician, I have the privilege of helping people see the world in a new light or new set of eyes, as I like to say. The job...
Jen Gill, LDO
May 15, 20235 min read
The Cost of Low-Trust: How it Drives Employee Turnover in Eye Care Practices
As an HR professional, I have seen firsthand the impact of trust on employee satisfaction and retention. In this article, I will discuss...
Steve Gill, PHR
May 11, 20233 min read
How to Promote a Culture of Integrity in Your Workplace and Why It Matters
Maintaining an ethical workplace culture is essential for long-term success in today's business world. Without integrity, a company's...
Steve Gill, PHR
May 8, 20234 min read
What Great Interviewees Know About Preparing for Job Interview Questions & Answers
Knowing the best tips and tricks for interviewing is essential as the job market becomes increasingly competitive and employers become...
Steve Gill, PHR
May 4, 20234 min read
The Importance of Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Hiring Eye Care Professionals
When it comes to our health, we all want the best possible care. And when it comes to our vision, finding the right eye care professional...
Steve Gill, PHR
May 1, 20235 min read
Negotiation Techniques for Candidates & Employers
Negotiating is an essential skill that can help you succeed in many aspects of life, especially in the professional world. Whether you...
Jen Gill, LDO
Apr 27, 20235 min read
Embracing a Forward-Looking Attitude: How to Take Feedback in Stride
As humans, we are wired to seek validation and approval from others. We learn to crave positive feedback and dread criticism from an...
Steve Gill, PHR
Apr 25, 20233 min read
Optometric Technicians: A Crucial Part of Your Team
Optometric technicians are a valuable part of an optometrist’s team, helping to handle administrative duties, patient care, and more. If...
Steve Gill, PHR
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Writing Effective Performance Improvement Plans
Performance Improvement Plans should not be daunting. Learn more by reading our latest Eyetastic Advice Blog
Steve Gill, PHR
Apr 11, 20234 min read
Ways to bring work-life balance into your practice
Have you ever thought about scheduling your staff less and offering on-call days for your associates? Read more ideas for work-life bala...
Jen Gill, LDO
Apr 9, 20233 min read
Eye Care Gardens: Creating Healthy Growth in Your Eye Care Practice
Well, I am an avid gardener. Winter and Spring are my favorite times of the year, as in Florida, it is ridiculously hot in the Summer and...
Jen Gill, LDO
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Why Fit In When You Can Stand Out? Land Your Eye Care Job Today!
Looking for a new optical, optometric, or ophthalmic job? Read more on how to stand out from the crowd and get hired.
Jen Gill, LDO
Mar 16, 20234 min read
Internal Promotions Prevent Employee Turnover in Eye Care
Do you have a ridiculous amount of turnover in your eye care practice? It can be a frustrating problem that can be quickly dealt with as...
Steve Gill, PHR
Mar 13, 20235 min read
Creating a Diverse Eye Care Team: Let's Make Hiring Practices Even Better!
As a growing eye care practice, the importance of creating a diverse team is often overlooked. It is essential to consider the value of...
Steve Gill, PHR
Mar 10, 20234 min read
The Unfair Impact of Non-Competes: How Non-Competes Hurt Our Eye Care Industry
The FTC accepts comments until March 20, 2023, for your stance on noncompetes, whether you are for eliminating non-competes or if you are...
Steve Gill, PHR
Mar 6, 20234 min read
Stand Out From the Crowd: The Essential Guide to Nailing Your Phone Interviews
When nailing your phone interviews, there are specific steps you can take to ensure you stand out from the crowd and make a great...
Jen Gill, LDO
Mar 1, 20235 min read
Own Your Worth - How to Prove You Are the Best Candidate for an Eye Care Job
Owning your worth is essential to prove yourself as the best candidate for an eye care job. You are! It begins with knowing your...
Jen Gill, LDO
Feb 23, 20234 min read
Avoiding Staffing Issues in Your Eye Care Practice
One of the most challenging issues facing any business is staffing. This is especially true in our industry, where we need trained eye...
Jen Gill, LDO
Feb 15, 20235 min read
The Importance of Conducting Exit Interviews
Are you implementing exit interviews? Read more here on why you should be doing exit interviews.
Steve Gill, PHR
Feb 8, 20234 min read
The Dangers of Neglecting Staff Training: The Consequences You Need to Know
When running a successful eye care business, staff training is an essential part of the equation. The results can be disastrous if you negle
Jen Gill, LDO
Feb 3, 20235 min read
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