Performance Review 2.0: Eight Ways to Overhaul Your Employee Evaluation System (and Transform Your Culture in the Process)
"Performance reviews are necessary," says Studer. "And when they're done properly, people actually like them. I mean, employees want to know how they're doing. They want to connect with their managers. And reviews give leaders an opportunity to measure performance results, reward great employees, and move not-so-great ones up or out."
Studer Group Partners Named Best Places to Work in Healthcare
Studer Group, a preeminent outcomes firm assisting healthcare organizations in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to attain and sustain high performance results, is pleased to announce that 11 Studer Group client partners were included in
Modern Healthcare’s inaugural list of the “100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare.”
Studer Group Named One of the 50 Best Places to Work in America
Studer Group was recently named as one of the 50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America. The Society of Human Resource Management announced the selection at its 60th annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago, where more than 15,000 were in attendance. Studer Group is a preeminent outcomes firm assisting healthcare organizations in attaining and sustaining high performance results.
WHAT'S RIGHT IN HEALTH CARESM
Studer Group is pleased to announce the sixth annual What's Right in Health Care conference in Atlanta, June 18–20. The largest conference of its kind, this three-day, industry-wide meeting will bring healthcare leaders from all fields together from across the country through a series of tactical peer-to-peer learning sessions aimed at improving outcomes in healthcare.
Good Behavior by Decree? How A Simple Contract Can Motivate Employees to Create a Kinder, Gentler (More Prosperous) Workplace
Yes, you
can legislate good behavior. Quint Studer, author of
Wall Street Journal Bestseller
Results That Last, explains how to create and use a Standards of Behavior contract that boosts morale, customer satisfaction, and profitability.
So You Say You Want a Resolution? Five Leadership Tactics That Will Make 2008 a Pivotal Business Year
Want to make a New Year's Resolution that not only improves your bottom line but actually has staying power? Quint Studer, author of
Wall Street Journal bestseller
Results That Last, offers five simple tips for turning it all around...fast.
Three Named to Studer Group Fire Starter Hall of Fame
Studer Group, an outcomes-focused healthcare company, announced today that three hospital executives in three different states have been named to the Studer Group Fire Starter Hall of Fame in recognition for their ongoing commitment to clinical, service and operational excellence.
Sharp HealthCare Recipient of the 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
President George W. Bush and Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that five organizations are the recipients of the 2007 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest Presidential honor for organizational performance excellence. One of these organization was Studer Group partner, Sharp HealthCare.
Covenant Hospice wins Image Awards for Faces of Life book
The Pensacola and Northwest Florida Coast chapters of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) recently awarded Covenant Hospice both an Image Award and a Grand Image Award in the “Printed Tools of Public Relations” category at its annual local Image Awards Gala held in Destin, Florida. Both awards were in recognition of Faces of Life book.
Studer Group® Projects 28.6 Percent Employee Growth in 2007
The Studer Group® projects a 28.6 percent employee growth in 2007 with plans to add 30 new employees to the company totaling an additional $2.3 million in salaries. The company will grow from 105 to 135 full-time employees this year.
Provena Mercy Medical Center Named Top Ten Percent in the Nation for Cardiac Surgery
Aurora, IL (November 7, 2006) – Provena Mercy Medical Center announced today that it has been ranked among the top ten percent of hospitals in the nation for cardiac surgery, according to a comprehensive study released by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading healthcare ratings company.
Tonia Breckenridge Appointed to Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Governor Bush Appoints Four to The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
Healthcare Executive Bob Murphy to join Studer Group
Studer Group is pleased to announce that Bob Murphy has joined their team. Murphy’s new role will include presentations at healthcare conferences and seminars, working with directors and senior leadership teams of Studer Group partner organizations, and providing services to current and future Studer Group clients.
Doctors on Board? Nine Steps to Practicing Excellence
No doubt about it: the process of implementing service and operational excellence among physicians can be challenging. How does an organization get physicians “on board” and aligned with the group mission?
Practicing Excellence: Five Reasons Medical Groups and Hospitals Striving for Culture Change Must Get Physicians on Board
If you work for a hospital or a medical group, you’re probably familiar with the phrase organizational excellence. Culture change in health care has become more than a trend.
Collaborations; Aramark Healthcare, Nurse Executives, Sutder Group Join to Develop Nursing Standards
Aramark Healthcare, with the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Institute for Patient Care Research & Education and the Studer Group are partnering on a joint research project designed to create a standard tool....
Covenant Hospice Named a Circle of Life Award Honoree
Covenant Hospice today was named a Circle of Life Award Honoree. Covenant Hospice was recognized for its innovative program that improves the care of patients near the end of life or with life-threatening conditions.
Studer Group Forms New Partnership with Covenant Hospice
Studer Group President and CEO Quint Studer describes the new services as training programs for leaders of organizations that provide palliative, home health, long-term care, and hospice care. In addition, the partnership will offer specialized consultation services and an Institute concentrating on end-of-life issues. Studer Group and Covenant Hospice also will jointly harvest and develop new tools and teaching materials for this specialized area of health care.
Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Awarded to Studer Group
Gulf Breeze, FL (April 25, 2006) – Studer Group was recently surveyed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded accreditation and recognition as a provider of continuing medical education for physicians. Studer Group completed a year long preparation and self-study process and was awarded full compliance in 17 out of 17 elements with commendations for its methods of determining educational needs.
Building an Emotional Bank Account with Your Employees
Leaders, do your employees say communication could be better? Would they like more input into corporate decisions? Do they wish their contributions were more appreciated? If so, consider focusing more attention on what Quint Studer, CEO of Studer Group, calls “building an emotional bank account” with your employees.
Beyond Nurses Week
Just in time for National Nurses Week, acclaimed health care management
educator Quint Studer spotlights the value of these men and women;
and explains how to give them what they really want and need.
The Magic of Rounding
Study after study has shown that employees want five basic things from their leaders. Quint Studer explains why a daily rounding regimen helps you accomplish the entire list.
National Leadership and Management Development Organization Taps Covenant Hospice for a New Partnership
Studer Group and Covenant hospital form collaborative partnership.
101 Questions About A Tough Subject: Health Care Leadership
Press release on answering questions on the subject of Leadership
"Well CEO" Check-Up
Press release on the Nine Principles defined in
Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference by Quint Studer.
Attitude Adjustment
Press release on Attitude Adjustments
20 "Sparks" That Help You Move from CEO... to Chief Fire Starter
Press release on the CEO embracing the role of "Fire Starter"
Ten Ways to Nurture Your Nurses and Create a High Performance Organization
Press release on giving your nurses what they want and need.
Patient Power Pays Off
Press release on best practices in patient satisfaction
The Art of Catching and Keeping a Great Health Care Workforce
Press release on work force retention
The Honeymoon Quiz
Press release on retaining new hires
The Accidental Saboteur: Three Small Sins That Undermine Your Company in a Big Way
Hoboken, NJ (October 2007) — Whether you're a leader or an employee, you want your company to succeed, right? Of course you do. After all, your paycheck depends on it. But according to Quint Studer, the vast majority of companies—even vibrant organizations that operate with little noticeable dysfunction—are filled with saboteurs...
The End of Revolving-Door Leadership: Six Simple Ways to Ensure That Today's Success Outlasts Today’s Line-Up of Leaders
Hoboken, NJ (October 2007) — Let's say you're the CEO of Widgets, Incorporated, and you've just finished up your best year yet. You've hit on the perfect manufacturing strategy, your price point is right, and customers are practically beating down the doors. Things are looking great. So what's there to worry about? Well, frankly, you're a little nervous that today's success is only as good as your current line-up of leaders...
