The work environment is a microcosm of greater society, made up of a wide variety of people, often with differing backgrounds, upbringings, personalities, interests, skill levels, opinions and world views. The fact that people in the workplace mostly get along is amazing!
Technology infiltrates just about every part of our lives. While too much can have negative consequences, particularly on the eyes, tech also holds the power to transform how we work and play for the better. When it comes to your optometry business, the right technology can not only enhance your wor
Early on in secondary school, my English teacher announced to the class that he’d decided which movie we were going to study that year. With bated breath he revealed it would be The Matrix and the room of boys collectively exhaled.
Nothing ever stays the same, especially in the world of employment law. That is particularly true now, with a host of significant changes that have recently come into effect or are imminent.
The war in Ukraine, volatile European markets and currencies and challenges across China’s political and economic landscape are just some of the issues impacting almost every country around the world, including New Zealand.
In my previous articles on accessibility (see ‘related articles’ at end), I covered why making your practice accessible is not only the right thing to do for your customers, but good for your business
Imagine how your business would thrive if every employee was a top performer, motivated and committed to doing their best, and an ideal fit with the culture you aspire to? This is not an impossible dream; with some insight and careful planning, it can become a reality.
Following Dr Emma Gillies’ advice on resilience and burnout last month, David Pearson, of chartered accountants and business advisors BDO Hawke’s Bay, explores how personal wellbeing relates to business performance
It’s probably not too common to read the word ‘dragon’ in the same sentence as resilience… far less a purple one! But they are inextricably linked and, if you’ll bear with me, I’ll explain how.
For many independent optometrists, branding is the bane of their existence (perhaps one of many!). Defining who you are as a business, then successfully and cost-effectively translating that to your audience, can feel like an insurmountable task. But those in the know are full of tips and tricks to
Can you remember life before Uber Eats? Or a time before you could split a restaurant bill with your mate on a banking app or order a piping-hot coffee as you walk through the Koru lounge while you wait to board your plane? Or, in the case of my son, being able to swap shifts with colleagues via Fac
Throughout discussions with the Independent Optometry Group’s (IOGroup) shareholders, one of the key topics has been how best to assist patients through what is a challenging time. How do they deliver the quality of eye health their patients need and deserve when their patients’ wallets are lighter
