by Carolyn Ross | May 23, 2025 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
In the previous article, I addressed the high cost of employee turnover in healthcare, focusing on SUD treatment facilities, and provided actionable strategies for CEOs and owners to improve retention. Now, we delve deeper into why behind these departures. While...
by Carolyn Ross | May 14, 2025 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
Staff turnover is a persistent and costly challenge in substance use disorder and mental health treatment facilities. Understanding the full impact of staff turnover and implementing strategies to reduce it is essential for ensuring both clinical excellence and...
by Carolyn Ross | May 1, 2025 | Carolyn Ross MD, News, Workplace
The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Work in America study found that 15 percent of survey respondents labeled their workplace as toxic. This is especially true for the more vulnerable employee, with 24 percent of those living with a cognitive, emotional,...
by Carolyn Ross | Sep 17, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
Women make up 70 percent of the global healthcare workforce but hold only 25 percent of senior roles, according to a study by the World Health Organization, “Delivered by women, led by men.” This stark gender discrepancy also intersects with other factors such as...
by Carolyn Ross | Sep 5, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
Authenticity is often considered one of the most important elements of good leadership, but what happens if being your authentic self doesn’t fit with expectations of you as a leader in your place of work? This is called the authenticity paradox, a dilemma about...
by Carolyn Ross | Aug 18, 2024 | Carolyn Ross MD, Workplace
In today’s polarized and politicized environment, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) has become a divisive topic. DEIB initiatives have focused on equity for minoritized communities regardless of race, ability, sexuality, gender identity, age, or...