How do people react when you offer to give them “constructive criticism”? What do you notice about their body language, tone of voice, and overall demeanor? Do they seem open, engaged, and eager to hear what you have to say, or do they seem closed-off, defensive, and like they are dreading the interaction?

People often brace for impact when others offer criticism, even if you call it “constructive.” Part of the reason is rooted in a simple exploration of the definition of criticism.

In 1998, I proposed something unheard of to my then-boss: let me work from home. Preparing for my son’s birth, I lined up in-home care for my newborn, created a home office, and secured the necessary technology, I carefully laid out my plan for how I could ensure results while creating a work-life integration for me. “Give me 3 months to prove this” I requested; and it worked. Twenty-two years later, I am still an advocate for the premise that you don’t have to be in an office in order to meet with success.

As the demand for healthcare services continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to consider different avenues for patients to assess home care. DispatchHealth, a mobile urgent care service, is working diligently to provide pandemic relief by redefining patient care as we know it today. The innovative in-home care service has tested and treated more than 1,040 patients with COVID-19 related symptoms,

I’m starting a new business. Which social media platforms should I use? My team and I are working from home indefinitely, what’s the best way to manage/motivate them? NCET’s panel of business and technology experts answer your questions in our monthly column.

We have all heard the term “set it and forget it” applied to various scenarios. Your business should not be one of them!

The goal of having a business is to create a business that is an asset, not a job. This means that you can work “on” your business not “in” your business. If you can reach this elevated state within your business, it is important to make sure you do not take your eyes too far off the ball.

Here are some things that you should be looking at in your business at least every 90 days.

What a year 2020 has been! I have been thinking fondly of January 2020 because I didn’t know it yet, but I was much younger and oh so naïve! This year has certainly aged me while providing important life lessons. Thank you, COVID!

Let’s start simply by pointing out that the CDC website was one of the most used tools in HR this year. I’m not sure that I even knew the website existed back in January when I was so young and fresh.