Navigating the Salary vs Hourly Conundrum in Corporate Optometry
Recently in the Corporate Optometry Facebook group, a growing number of ODs find themselves facing a significant transition: moving from a salaried position to an hourly rate. This transition caused mixed emotions among different ODs that work with different brands. However, a few ODs look forward to being paid extra for those days they have…
Read MoreODs Reflect on Their Most Memorable Surprises and Letdowns in Corporate Optometry.
Job satisfaction can be a highly individualized experience, and what surprises one OD in their job satisfaction may not apply to others. However, here are some potential surprises related to job satisfaction that ODs have encounter in their careers: Work Life Balance: Some ODs were pleasantly surprised by their ability to maintain a healthy work-life…
Read MoreBreaking Free from Golden Handcuffs: Unlocking Your Career Potential
You just graduated, did all the hard work and finally got offered a job with a excellent pay and excellent benefits or finally got the sublease. Fast forward five years: you are stuck in the same office with a salary that’s a bit better than before, work life balance has slowly changed over the years,…
Read MorePredictable Cybersecurity Failures in Optometry
With everything being digital, your optometry clinic’s private information & data are
just a few firewalls away. Click here to learn more about cybersecurity threats.
Why Your Side Hustle Can Hold Your Career Back in Optometry
As exciting as having a side hustle is, it can negatively impact your career as an optometrist. Optometrists enjoy above average salaries, after completing 4 years of optometry school. Why not work as a fill in OD to supplement income? The nine-to-five grind isn’t for everyone. As exciting as having an additional source of income…
Read MoreHow You Can Increase Speed to Increase Productivity
When someone tells you to work faster, it typically never helps because all it does is induce anxiety and stress, and rush you to make mistakes. However, the evolving landscape of the eye care market requires optometrists and practices to increase their productivity or production.The best way to do this is to increase speed. In…
Read MoreWhy Success Depends More on Personality than Intelligence
Does intelligence determine success? You’ll be surprised to learn that, according to a study conducted by James Heckman, a Nobel Laureate, and his colleagues, intelligence doesn’t have much to do with your chances of success. It is your likeability factor. What Do the Findings Suggest? The researchers studied IQ scores, personality assessment tests, standardized test…
Read MoreInsights on the Staffing Shortage in Optometry
Click here to learn about some insights on the staffing shortage in optometry, and
what you can do for your optometry practice.
Improve your Website SEO
There are many ways to improve your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and increase your website’s visibility in search engine results pages (SERPs). Here are some tips: Conduct Keyword Research: Identify relevant and popular keywords that your target audience is searching for and integrate them into your website’s content. Create Quality Content: Focus on creating high-quality,…
Read More6 Ways Employers can Empower their People
Encourage and empower: One of the most effective ways to elevate people is to provide them with the encouragement and empowerment they need to achieve their goals. This can involve providing them with resources, mentorship, and support that helps them build confidence and develop their skills. Offer opportunities: People can be elevated by offering them…
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