by John Schaefer | Feb 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
BY BEN WIGERT AND ELLYN MAESE How do employees feel about your organization?The answer to that question influences many of the most important measures of your organization’s health — from retention, engagement and performance to customers, revenue and...
by John Schaefer | Jan 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Environmental services teams struggling to keep up with upgraded cleaning protocols As hospital environmental services (EVS) staff struggle to keep up with the enhanced cleaning and disinfectant measures made necessary due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling...
by John Schaefer | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We’ve made it through one of the strangest and most challenging years in world history. In talking to many of my clients and colleagues, it’s a mix of fatigue, amazement and pride. Many people stepped up in powerful ways and helped themselves, their...
by John Schaefer | Oct 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
As a leader, you have an incredible opportunity to inspire and change someone’s life every single day. An opportunity you should never take for granted. -Leadership First Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way...
by John Schaefer | Aug 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
My friend Joe Corona at PeakFormance Consulting recently penned this fun and timely article. With so much over-serious information on health, safety and the economy, I thought a some helpful information on a bit more playful note would be nice. I think you’ll...
by John Schaefer | Oct 3, 2019 | Effective Recognition in Today's Economy, employee recognition best practices, Employee Recognition Process, Employee Retention Strategies, Low or No Cost Employee Recognition Ideas, root cause of low employee morale, Safety in the Workplace
Today’s historically low unemployment rates are a good thing for many workers but can pose significant challenges for healthcare organizations. Here are some of the numbers*: There will be 4 million NEW jobs in healthcare in the next 7 years Overall unemployment is...
by John Schaefer | Jul 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are your employees receiving the consistency, connection, and recognition they deserve? Research finds that employees who receive consistent connection and recognition are more engaged, motivated, and likely to remain with your organization. Yet, in many...
by John Schaefer | Jun 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
A guide to help organizations adapt to the massive culture shift in today’s workforce. The Workforce Has Changed Each day, 10,000 Baby Boomers retire and are replaced by Millennials and Gen Z employees. This new workforce has caused a massive culture shift, so many...
by John Schaefer | Jun 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Culture is the backbone of your organization; it is the character and personality behind the way things are done and affects each and every employee, every day. A positive culture supports your organization’s mission, vision, and values, and delivers a positive...
by John Schaefer | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Saw this great article by Sarah Landrum in Forbes magazine. Thought I’d share, as it’s so relevant with today’s growing, young workforce. Employers seek loyalty and dedication from their employees but sometimes fail to return their half of the...
