As an entrepreneur, hiring your first employees is an incredibly exciting moment. However, it requires careful planning to ensure success. From understanding legal requirements to creating a strong company culture, preparing the right foundation is key to building a sustainable business. Consider these essential steps to help you navigate the hiring process, manage resources effectively, and attract top talent.

Most people don’t think about their leadership potential as they are walking down the graduation aisle to collect their BSN. Healthcare is rarely framed in the context of professional leadership hierarchies. The proverbial “corporate ladder.” However, there are advanced positions available to those interested in pursuing them. Experience is helpful when trying to get a promotion, but it will only get you so far. You will also need the right credentials. In this article, we look at what degrees and skills you need to transition into nursing leadership.

Technical skills are a must-have for public safety staff. Still, they’re far from the only necessity – these essential roles require individuals who are mentally resilient, emotionally stable, and equipped to handle extreme stress. Mistakes in hiring for these roles can have serious consequences, affecting team efficiency, public trust, and organizational reputation.

The only doctor you expect to come across in the hospital setting is an MD. Nurses can go to get a non-medical doctorate degree, but it takes a significant investment both in money and of their time. Perhaps for these reasons, achieving the highest possible academic degree in nursing is a relatively rare feat. Is it worth all of the struggle? The answer will ultimately depend on what you hope to achieve. Getting a doctorate degree in nursing can open the door to leadership roles. It can also make your resume a lot more competitive if you are interested in a new career path. Does that justify the effort? You’ll have to read on to decide for yourself.

The holidays are often depicted as a time of togetherness, peace, comfort, and joy. While many people experience moments of those idyllic situations throughout the season, a lot of time around the holidays can also be incredibly stressful. A study by the American Psychological Foundation found that 38% of people say their stress increases around the holidays.

Artificial intelligence is advancing at a rapid rate. However, the widespread adoption of AI has raised some serious ethical questions. Many are concerned that AI use will widen income inequality, while others are worried that machine learning algorithms perpetuate existing stigmas and stereotypes. As an entrepreneur, responsibly harnessing AI is in your best interest. A responsible approach to automation can bolster your profits, improve your efficiency, and protect your brand image.

People with graduate degrees can make 20% more than people with just an undergraduate degree. Not only do they earn more but they have better career outlooks. More opportunities. An easier path toward their dream job. Graduate school is a great tool for career advancement. It can also just be very rewarding. Most people enrolling in a graduate program can focus on an aspect of their primary discipline that interests them the most. All of that said, you shouldn’t rush into the decision. In this article, we will take a look at what steps you should take before enrolling in a graduate program.

Graduate programs are great but they are also time-consuming and expensive. One doesn’t just jump thoughtlessly into taking out $50,000 in debt and in healthcare, it isn’t always necessary. If you are a nurse or administrator, you have options when it comes to continuing education. Is enrolling in a graduate program the right move? For some people, the answer will be no. Still, for those who want to upskill at the highest possible level while expanding their opportunities, graduate programs are an awesome fit. In this article, we take a look at how graduate programs effectively upskill and foster leadership in healthcare.

Some teachers are born. Others are made. How can you tell if you have what it takes? Education is a challenging profession that weaves together numerous skills— not the least of which is public speaking. Educators are great communicators, leaders, and organizers. They empathize, instruct, and sometimes even parent their students. In this article, we take a look at what aspects of education hinge on natural talent, and what components of the job are learned skills. Read on to learn more!

Social work is one of those professions that you can’t fully prepare for just through an education. The same way nurses can’t learn what it feels like to watch a patient die and teachers can’t fully understand the immense weight of being responsible for 30 students until they’ve actually done it social workers will never know exactly what the job requires until they are out in the trenches. You can get the credentials through book learning but to be great at the job you also need a strong combination of soft skills and learned abilities. In this article, we take a look at what those talents are and how you can develop them to succeed in your social work career.