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Reclaiming Your Passion for Eye Care: Strategies for Overcoming Career Burnout

Jen Gill, LDO

Jul 13, 20234 min read

Reclaiming Your Passion for Eye Care: Strategies for Overcoming Career Burnout

You are passionate about helping people see clearly and live their best lives. You are committed to building your practice and patient...

Embracing Change: How to Avoid the Panic and Thrive in Transitions

Jen Gill, LDO

Jul 10, 20237 min read

Embracing Change: How to Avoid the Panic and Thrive in Transitions

Change is an inevitable part of life. Change can be exciting and daunting, whether it's a personal transition or a shift within an...

The Power of Effort: How Talent and Skill Development Can Propel You to Success

Steve Gill, PHR

Jul 6, 20235 min read

The Power of Effort: How Talent and Skill Development Can Propel You to Success

In a world that often celebrates natural talent and innate abilities, it's easy to believe that success is predetermined and reserved for...

Leave Your Baggage at the Door: Stay Positive at Work

Jen Gill, LDO

Jul 3, 20234 min read

Leave Your Baggage at the Door: Stay Positive at Work

As someone who has experienced the ups and downs of the workplace, I know how easy it can be to let negativity seep into your workday....

Steve Gill, PHR

Jun 29, 20234 min read

Embracing the Value of Hard Work

Success is often attributed to luck, but hard work is the key. We increase our chances of success by putting in the effort and working...

Monthly Decorating Ideas That Will Bring Joy & Team Building

Jen Gill, LDO

Jun 26, 20237 min read

Monthly Decorating Ideas That Will Bring Joy & Team Building

I understand the importance of creating a welcoming environment for my patients and staff. That is why I used to work on monthly...

Unleashing the Power of School Outreach: How to Effectively Promote Your Back-to-School Campaign

Steve Gill, PHR

Jun 22, 20234 min read

Unleashing the Power of School Outreach: How to Effectively Promote Your Back-to-School Campaign

As summer ends, schools are preparing to welcome back students. For businesses, this represents an opportunity to launch a back-to-school...

How a Simple Apology Can Improve Your Eye Care Practice

Jen Gill, LDO

Jun 19, 20234 min read

How a Simple Apology Can Improve Your Eye Care Practice

I have been in the eye care industry since I was 20, and most of my experience has been in sales and optical management. My biggest...

The Ripple Effect of Reliability: How it Affects Patient Trust and Outcomes

Jen Gill, LDO

Jun 15, 20234 min read

The Ripple Effect of Reliability: How it Affects Patient Trust and Outcomes

As a healthcare professional, your ability to be reliable can significantly impact patient trust and outcomes. Patients rely on you to be...

The Employee-Investment Paradox: Why Treating Your Employees as Both Can Boost Your Business

Steve Gill, PHR

Jun 12, 20234 min read

The Employee-Investment Paradox: Why Treating Your Employees as Both Can Boost Your Business

As a business owner, you always look for ways to increase profitability and grow your company. One often overlooked strategy is treating...

The Eye-Opening Truth About Jealous Coworkers in Eye Care

Jen Gill, LDO

Jun 8, 20235 min read

The Eye-Opening Truth About Jealous Coworkers in Eye Care

As an eye care professional, I have seen the impact of jealousy among coworkers in the workplace. It can be a toxic force that not only...

From Resilience to Success: How to Bounce Back from Rejection in the Workplace

Steve Gill, PHR

Jun 1, 20235 min read

From Resilience to Success: How to Bounce Back from Rejection in the Workplace

Rejection is something that everyone experiences at some point in their personal and professional life. Rejection can be emotionally...

Losing Staff? How to Deal With Toxic Employees in Your Practice

Jen Gill, LDO

May 29, 20234 min read

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...

Maximizing LinkedIn: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding Your Dream Job

Jen Gill, LDO

May 25, 20235 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,...

Steve Gill, PHR

May 22, 20236 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...

The Cost of Low-Trust: How it Drives Employee Turnover in Eye Care Practices

Steve Gill, PHR

May 11, 20233 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...

How to Promote a Culture of Integrity in Your Workplace and Why It Matters

Steve Gill, PHR

May 8, 20234 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...

What Great Interviewees Know About Preparing for Job Interview Questions & Answers

Steve Gill, PHR

May 4, 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...

The Importance of Finding the Right Fit: A Guide to Hiring Eye Care Professionals

Steve Gill, PHR

May 1, 20235 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...

Negotiation Techniques for Candidates & Employers

Jen Gill, LDO

Apr 27, 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...

Embracing a Forward-Looking Attitude: How to Take Feedback in Stride

Steve Gill, PHR

Apr 25, 20233 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...

Optometric Technicians: A Crucial Part of Your Team

Steve Gill, PHR

Apr 19, 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...

Writing Effective Performance Improvement Plans

Steve Gill, PHR

Apr 11, 20234 min read

Writing Effective Performance Improvement Plans

Performance Improvement Plans should not be daunting. Learn more by reading our latest Eyetastic Advice Blog

Ways to bring work-life balance into your practice

Jen Gill, LDO

Apr 9, 20233 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...