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SLP Managers: Don’t play favourites!

The big picture: Most managers try to respect and pay attention to all team members. But evidence suggests that many bosses have (or are seen to have) “in-groups” and “out-groups”.  Why it matters: Playing favourites (even unconsciously) can decrease:  Zoom in: Speech pathologists (SLPs), like workers in any organisation, pay close attention to how they…

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Speech pathologists: Do you talk all day, but still feel lonely at work?

The big picture: Loneliness at work is still far too common in our profession; and the evidence suggests it’s not because of remote work arrangements, a lack of teamwork, personal “neediness”, or our personalities! Why it matters: Work loneliness increases risks for: Zoom in: Some of the economic, demographic and technological factors contributing to loneliness…

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“Do you have any questions for me?” 10 questions you can ask speech pathology employers in job interviews

10 questions you can ask speech pathology employers in job interviews Source: Gallo, A. (2022). 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview, Harvard Business Review, May, 2022.

Retain your speech pathologists with better professional development systems
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Retain your speech pathologists with better professional development systems

Retaining talented speech pathologists is both a top priority and challenge for most private practices.  Practice owners can increase staff retention in several ways, e.g. with money, clear career paths and promotion opportunities, and by offering flexible work schedules, e.g. part-time and remote working options.  An often-overlooked retention strategy is on-the-job professional development. It doesn’t…

9 ideas to increase engagement
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9 ideas to increase engagement and reduce burn out by designing work your team will love

If less than 20% of your work consists of things you love to do, you are far more likely to burn out. Practice owners should design work with love in mind: Source: Buckingham, M. (2022). Designing Work That People Love. Harvard Business Review, June 2022.   This infographic also appears in a recent issue of Banter Booster,…

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