Posts by Corporate Optometry
Women’s Leadership Gap
The gap in women’s leadership gap is a serious issue. According to a report published by the Center for American Progress, only 5% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. In the case of other top management positions, women are just 7% of all executives in large and small-scale organizations combined and in optometry the numbers…
Read MoreNet Promoter Score (NPS) | How to Compensate Eye Care Professionals
Eye care clinics usually compensate eye care professionals based on a percentage of the collections they bring in. This method is great for the employers but not really for the patients since ODs may begin to put quantity over quality. Those ophthalmologists who are starting out their new careers will also be at a disadvantage.…
Read MoreAssessing the Best Candidate for Your Optometry Clinic
Even if you read people pretty easily, you probably still can’t determine a person’s nature to the fullest extent. When you are sitting in the room with a candidate, you need to make sure that you are assessing them properly. Any interviewer comes with certain biases, which is why it can be a good idea…
Read MoreDecoding the Toxic Workplace
Dealing with a toxic workplace can drain you of your mental and physical energy really fast. Gender discrimination, passive-aggressive communication, forced overwork, etc., are all signs of a toxic work environment. Whether you have felt toxicity spreading among your employees or are trapped in a toxic optometry practice yourself, protecting your mental health should be…
Read MoreMillennials and Optometry | How Eye Care is Changing Because of Millennials
There is an effect of generation on the eye care industry that is changing expectations from optometry clinics. Millennials and optometrists have an important correlation since there are steady changes happening in technology, practice management, work-life balance, and patient care already. What Does Optometry Look Like Right Now? . The eye care industry is predominantly…
Read MoreThe True Value of an Optometry Sales Rep
Optometry sales reps are also known as practice advocates, growth advisors, territory representatives, and practice development coaches. No matter the name, they always want to get chatting with the optometrist. While a lot of ODs may avoid a meeting with optometry sales reps, it may be because they don’t know the real value they can…
Read MoreTraditional Employed vs. Independent Contractor: The good, the bad and the differences
Traditional Employed vs. Independent Contractor: The good, the bad and the differences This article was written by Dr Pamela Blade. Welcome! You have explored all your options and think corporate optometry is the right fit for you. As you investigate the different practices you are interested in you may notice that some positions appear to…
Read MoreHow to Boost Your Immune System during COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 crisis has impacted countries all over the globe in unimaginable ways. People are being advised to maintain social distancing and stay inside their homes as much as they can. Healthcare workers fighting the virus on the front lines are at a greater risk of illness as they’re almost constantly exposed to the virus…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Exposure in Your Office. Is it Covered by Malpractice Insurance?
Optometrists are essential healthcare workers that continue to provide eye care to patients even during critical times. They need to keep the health and safety of their staff and patients as a top priority and take extra precautions that are in accordance with the CDC’s patient care guidance. Many states have their own guidelines for…
Read MoreHow the COVID-19 Pandemic Will Affect Our Careers.
It goes without saying that COVID-19 that started out as a pandemic is going to have a ripple effect on our lives, careers, and the global economy as many non-essential businesses have been closed and people have been told to stay home and maintain social distancing. While everyone is either taking online classes or working…
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