Have you noticed any signs of fatigue, grumpiness, stress or a strange wild-eyed look in the eyes of any of your staff? If the staff in question also have children then they may already be suffering from the dreaded ‘end of year fatigue syndrome’
Managing & Leading People
12 signs you’re in a toxic veterinary work environment
Let’s talk toxic veterinary workplaces. We’ve all been there to some degree, and I feel it’s important to be aware of a few things that might contribute to that. 1. Presence of bullying and gossip. Whether you have seen it, heard it, or been a part of it
Part 3: 9 Tips for the perfect apology when trust has broken down within your veterinary team. Building trust within your veterinary team
Despite our best efforts, trust can sometimes break down in your veterinary team and understanding the do's and don'ts of apologising is essential. In our last post, we shared the seven elements of trusting...
Part 2: 7 Elements of building trusting relationships in your veterinary team. Building trust within your veterinary team
When your veterinary team trusts each other, you'll experience growth in energy, engagement, enjoyment and productivity and a reduction in burnout We hope our first post in our three-part series about...
What’s the secret sauce to achieving 76% MORE veterinary team member engagement? Part 1
Welcome to the first in our three-part series on the essential element… the secret sauce... of high-performing veterinary teams! In a 2017 study on successful teamwork 1,100 staff members were surveyed, and...
Leadership skills for new and emerging leaders in veterinary practice. Essential Skill 2 – Decision-Making
Key pointers on how to improve your decision-making skills when moving into a leadership role within your veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting. If that...
Veterinary HR Corner: What are the implications of the Code of Practice for Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work?
As employees deal with more pressure than ever before—from navigating a global health crisis to juggling work-life balance in a reactive industry such as veterinary we need to consider as employers how we...
Leadership skills for new and emerging leaders in veterinary practice. Essential Skill 1 – Communication
Key pointers on how to improve your communication skills when moving into a leadership role within your veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting. If that next...
What are the 5 essential skills for new & emerging leaders in veterinary practice?
Leadership skills for new and emerging leaders in veterinary practice Moving into the next stage of your veterinary career can be exciting, and if that next step involves stepping into a new leadership...
Don’t let toxic attitudes poison your veterinary practice
Ignoring toxic attitudes and behaviours in your veterinary practice is easiest..right? You are busy, your mind is on other things and you choose to walk past toxic attitudes and behaviours in your workplace. It might avoid badness in the short term…..