Working from home. It was fun while it lasted for many of us. Some people are scrambling to get back to the office to escape makeshift dining room desks that compete with family life and chaos, or just crave the social interaction and other structure that office environments provide. You might be in a combination […]
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Maximize Microsoft Teams with these top productivity tricks
This past year solidified that digital collaboration and communication tools are critical for any modern business. As the global workforce went remote, organizations looking to get ahead of the digital curve largely turned to Microsoft Teams to stay connected and productive. The collaboration app nearly doubled its number of daily active users over the last 12 months, […]
Down the Pipeline
By Danielle Esbenshade on July 6, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
Just as it seemed we might be seeing clear skies ahead in terms of the pandemic, another dark cloud began to rise on the horizon. The Colonial Pipeline breach hit the news and many people began to panic. We were all too familiar with uncertainty of the future and last year’s toilet paper rush was […]
Not Much to Smile About
SmileDirectClub (SDC) is a business that offers teledentistry services throughout the world. They produce and sell transparent retainers that fix crooked teeth in the way that traditional braces work. With 60-75% of people in need of their services, they are poised for long term success, with a large audience of potential patients. Sure, there is […]
Why remote networking may be critical for your career
We’ve all been there. You’ve slapped on a name tag, grabbed a snack and set off to face a roomful of strangers in hopes of gaining new professional contacts. Sure, it can be a great way to find your next collaborator or investor, make a career move or meet new colleagues after moving to a […]
Lost, stolen or hacked: Preventing the worst of the worst
Our devices house our entire lives. From finances to family photos they’re the keepers of our past, present and future. Even the thought of someone gaining unauthorized access is enough to set off alarm bells. When it comes to protecting your devices, sometimes the best offense is a good defense. Follow these seven steps to […]
Why COVID-19 Highlights Urgent Need to Humanize and Modernize The Patient Financial Experience
It’s no secret that COVID-19 and the corresponding near-immediate economic catastrophe will be felt for significantly longer than the few short months it took to wreak its initial havoc. While losses hit businesses from “a to z” (…except maybe Amazon, ironically), hospitals and health systems tasked with treating the victims of this pandemic bear a […]
Hiring post-COVID: the tools it takes to recruit top talent
COVID hit the workforce hard. As we inch toward economic recovery, more companies are dusting off the interview questions as they prepare to expand their teams. Many are also finding that the hiring process has changed, much like everything else. In some ways, recruiting in the age of COVID has evolved for the better. With […]
Vaccination Passports
By Danielle Esbenshade on May 21, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
Many people are getting their vaccines for their own safety, for the general well-being of the public, for their jobs, and some are getting it so that they can safely travel again. In fact, many people are doing this because they know that they won’t be able to leave their home base if they don’t […]
It’s Not for Everyone
By Danielle Esbenshade on May 11, 2021 in COVID-19 Security, HIPAA IT Security, Latest News, Tech Tips
Telehealth Is Not Everyone’s First Choice With regard to telehealth statistics, we saw a great rise in the number of participants during the past year with COVID-19. It was a perfect solution for many people, especially if leaving their homes meant putting them in danger due to their high-risk factors linked to the virus. Equally […]