Dr. Lindsay emphasizes the importance of reconnecting, recharging, and choosing joy in the face of the professional and personal challenges faced by otolaryngologists. She highlights the importance of authentic connections and intentional self-care during challenging times.
Wellness surveys in workplaces often fail to achieve meaningful outcomes when results are not shared or acted upon, leading to employee distrust and disengagement. For these surveys to be effective, organizations must use feedback to drive real improvements and foster a culture of openness and safety.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly enhance healthcare by improving patient care and transforming the work experience for providers, particularly in otolaryngology. AI can reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient interaction and thoughtful care.
This July editorial ENTtoday editor, Robin W. Lindsay, MD, decided to focus instead on physician wellness and the importance of taking some time off away from work to recharge, refocus, connect with friends and family outside of work, and focus on self-care. More on the other topics over the next few months.
Unrecognized or undertreated workplace culture and quality issues erode organizational foundations. In our organizations, how can we recognize and fix these warm or “hot” spots to address them before our foundations crumble?
Healthcare, like many other fields, saw the “Great Resignation” in the 2021 post-COVID-19 era and then shifted in 2023 to what Gallup calls the “Great Detachment,” describing the phenomenon of employees staying in their jobs despite record low job satisfaction because of a cooling job market and inflation.
With the hustle and bustle of the day-to-day, it’s easy to forget the positive impact that even the most common procedure can have on an individual patient.
Model the emotions that you want to have in your work environment, as emotional culture is contagious and needs to be supported at all levels of the organization.
Welcome to 2025! What will office space need to look like in 2030? 2035? Our hybrid world is most likely here to stay. What can be done to provide our […]
Parental leave policies that include both parents regardless of gender and caregiver status make a cultural statement on the importance of family bonding during the early days of parenthood, provide financial security for families, increase maternal and infant health and well-being, and have the potential to improve gender equity in the workplace.