“Humor and Fun in the Workplace”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
Sit with children as they play and you will hear a joyful sound: the sound of laughter. What do they know that we have forgotten? They know how to laugh and how to have fun. Can laughing and having fun on the job make a difference in the way we do our jobs? Absolutely! Read more…
“Burnout – Is it a Burning Issue in Your Company?”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
High stress and a sense of loss of control over one’s life and business contribute to a stress syndrome known as burnout. What can be done? Read more…
“Conflict in the Workplace”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
It is all about conflict in the workplace. Is it avoidable? Is it preventable? Is it necessary? The answer to all of these questions is yes. Read more…
“Employees Are Not Disposable Commodities”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
In this fast-paced, plastic, disposable and throwaway world, it is possible to allow our easy-come-easy-go mentality to spill over into the workplace. This employee un-friendly attitude is manifested by dismissing employees with seeming disregard for the impact upon their lives or the ramifications for the business. Read more…
“Has turf guarding become an Olympic Sport?”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
Turf guarding, the protection of perceived personal power, status and responsibility, is a covert part of every workplace environment. Read more…
“It’s a Whole New World: Is Your Management Style Up To Date?”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
What influences an employee’s ethics and values in the workplace? Do they differ from generation to generation? Read more…
“How Do You Tell the CEO that His/Her Baby is Ugly?”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “WilliamsonBusiness” magazine
Much has been written about corporate culture: how to evaluate it, how to influence it, and how to change it. There is danger in dismissing the idea of corporate culture as another one of those new-age concepts dreamt up by some annoying self-proclaimed business guru. Read more…
“Employee Satisfaction: The Success Factor”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD fr0m Contemporary Dialysis & Nephrology” magazine
The cost associated with low employee morale can be calculated by looking at the expenses associated with decreased productivity, employee turnover, and unproductive time spent on the job. Read more…
“Violence in the Dialysis Unit, Revisited”
by Mary Rau-Foster, RN BS ARM JD from “Nephrology New & Issues” magazine
If your actions as a medical professional are questioned, lawyers, judges, and juries will review all written evidence. If you are sued, written evidence is you “defense camp,” and can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Read more…