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A Manager's Guide: How To Address and Guide New Optical Associates in Eye Care
Managers Guide Managing a team of optical professionals is not just about overseeing tasks; it requires specific skills and deep...

Steve Gill, PHR
Jan 224 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Mastering LinkedIn Networking to Advance Your Career
Benefits of Using LinkedIn for Career Development LinkedIn is the world's largest professional networking platform, with over 700 million...

Jen Gill, LDO
Oct 23, 20246 min read


Best Practices For Managing Employee Absenteeism In Eye Care
Employee absenteeism can significantly impact a company's productivity and morale if not done in moderation. Organizations must implement...

Steve Gill, PHR
Aug 28, 20243 min read


Workplace Blues? 8 Things You Must Stop Doing to Keep the Happy Vibes Flowing
Understanding workplace happiness Workplace happiness is the foundation for a thriving, positive, and productive work environment....

Jen Gill, LDO
Aug 21, 20244 min read


Positive Leadership: How to Prevent Employees From Calling Out All the Time
I couldn't care less if you were a few minutes late for work unless you had appointments and had patients waiting on you. However,...

Steve Gill, PHR
Feb 19, 20245 min read


The Power of Discipline in Positive Leadership
Discipline is fundamental to positive leadership and crucial to creating a productive and harmonious work environment. Leaders who...

Jen Gill, LDO
Jan 24, 20243 min read


Eye Care Practices: Enhancing Employee Engagement During the Busy Season
Employee engagement is crucial in any workplace, and eye care practice is no exception. When employees are engaged, they are motivated,...

Jen Gill, LDO
Dec 25, 20233 min read


Training New Associates: Promote Additional Pairs From the Start of Employment
The world of optical sales is complex and filled with choice and variety. In this intricate environment, lifestyle questions play a...

Jen Gill, LDO
Nov 27, 20236 min read


Happy Thanksgiving: Eyetastic Services Expresses Gratitude to the Eye Care Community
In a world where kindness often goes unnoticed, Eyetastic Services aims to celebrate compassion and express gratitude to the eye care...

Jen Gill, LDO
Nov 23, 20232 min read


Fostering a Strong Culture: How Organizational Rituals Unite Teams
Eye care professionals constantly juggle patient care, administrative tasks, and cutting-edge technology, so fostering a strong...

Steve Gill, PHR
Nov 20, 20235 min read


Leadership Changes? Be Proactive and Build Resilient Teams to Help With the Transition
Leadership plays a crucial role in the success and resilience of teams. A strong leader sets the tone, provides guidance, and fosters an...

Jen Gill, LDO
Nov 16, 20233 min read


Playing Favorites: How Inconsistent Discipline Ruins a Team Culture
Discipline is an essential aspect of any team's success. It sets the standards for employee behavior, ensures accountability, and fosters...

Jen Gill, LDO
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Optical Appreciation: The Ultimate Guide to Thanking Your Staff and Patients
At Eyetastic Services, we promote and breed positivity, leadership, and gratitude. It's easy to overlook the significance of staff and...

Steve Gill, PHR
Nov 2, 20239 min read


Seeing is Believing: How These Superstitious Practices Could Boost Your Eye Care Practice's Wealth!
With Halloween around the corner, we thought writing and sharing some sites about some of the superstitions, or are they, that may help...

Jen Gill, LDO
Oct 26, 20233 min read


Group Flow to Create a High-Performing and Strong Culture of Excellence
To create a high-performing and joyful workplace culture, it is best first to understand what group flow is and how it can benefit your...

Jen Gill, LDO
Oct 23, 20234 min read


Elevate Your Skills: Stop the Excuses
Are you an eye care professional who wants to elevate your skills and become the best in your field? Do you make excuses for not taking...

Steve Gill, PHR
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Retaining Employees: Why Cutting Payroll and Reducing Employees Hours Is Not a Solution
The other day, I read an article about cutting payroll and reducing staff, and it can be tempting to cut corners to save money for budget...

Steve Gill, PHR
Oct 12, 20233 min read


Modern Recruiter Tips: Preventing Ghosting in Entry-Level Positions
Are you having issues with applicants ghosting you? Are you tired of the same old interview questions that yield generic and uninspiring...

Jen Gill, LDO
Oct 9, 20236 min read


How to Withdraw Consideration from a Potential Job Interest?
Are you in a dilemma about withdrawing your job application? Sometimes circumstances change, or you discover that the position isn't the...

Steve Gill, PHR
Oct 2, 20235 min read


The Optician Exodus: Unveiling the Real Reason Behind Their Departure
I fell in love with opticianry in my early 20s, and while I work on the backend now, I still do whatever I can to help the industry. I...

Jen Gill, LDO
Sep 11, 20234 min read


Leaders Shift the Conversation from Gossip to Ideas for Positivity
Gossip is common in many workplaces, and while it may seem harmless, it can significantly impact the organization's culture and...

Jen Gill, LDO
Aug 31, 20233 min read


How Investing in Yourself Can Help You Learn, Grow, and Succeed
In today's fast-paced world, investing in yourself personally and professionally is essential for success. The power of experience cannot...

Steve Gill, PHR
Aug 10, 20235 min read


Why Skilled Managers are the Secret Sauce to Success
The role of trained managers cannot be underestimated. They are the driving force behind successful teams and are crucial to business...

Steve Gill, PHR
Aug 3, 20235 min read


Recognize Success to Build Your Culture
As someone who has worked in various eye care settings, from the optical front to the office backend, I understand the importance of...

Steve Gill, PHR
Jul 27, 20234 min read
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