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Crying Babies and Crazy Passenger Antics – Airlines Approach to Passenger Comfort
There are several stories this month that made headlines regarding airlines approach to the crying infants and unruly passengers. Evidently a United airlines attendant said it was “absolutely unacceptable” that a baby was crying to a mother. This was on a 13 hour flight… Continue Reading “Crying Babies and Crazy Passenger Antics – Airlines Approach to Passenger Comfort”
J.D. Power 2018 North America Airport Study – How did your airport rank?
I always look forward to this annual study. This one is specifically ranking the airport based on traveler’s satisfaction of services and amenities. No surprise my airport (BOS) continues to be all the way at the bottom. Note that the study focuses on 6… Continue Reading “J.D. Power 2018 North America Airport Study – How did your airport rank?”
How State Labor Laws May Impact Your Engagement and Pay Check
In the last year we’ve seen several firms in the news for employment breaches of labor laws. It was just a year ago this week that we saw Arrington vs Optimum Healthcare all over the news. That lawsuit was impacted by 7 different state… Continue Reading “How State Labor Laws May Impact Your Engagement and Pay Check”
It’s the Busiest Time of Year – Are you ready to be submitted?
September and October are the busiest months of the year for new placements. Budgets are approved, projects are kicking off, and resources are needed to be locked in before the holidays. For Epic consultants, some major implementations are kicking off and you can expect… Continue Reading “It’s the Busiest Time of Year – Are you ready to be submitted?”
Bigotry in the office – How do you respond?
In today’s world of social media and a growth in intolerance towards those who hold a different opinion from oneself, bigotry has surfaced into our daily lives, even in the office. No one wants to think of themselves as a bigot, or racist, or… Continue Reading “Bigotry in the office – How do you respond?”
20 Years at Epic’s UGM
It’s hard to believe I’m coming up on my 20th year of working with Epic. I’ve been very fortunate to create a career out of my exposure to Epic systems and have been a part of so many fantastic projects and organizations in that… Continue Reading “20 Years at Epic’s UGM”
Contract Management – A Review of Documents and Processes
Many consultants ask me why they can’t be submitted to a certain client by their firm. Others inquire on why rates are so low or why some roles offer remote work and others don’t. Variations of conditions of a contract are pre-determined via a… Continue Reading “Contract Management – A Review of Documents and Processes”
If I let my Epic Certification lapse, or fail a third time…am I out of the game?
Never before have I received so many inquiries on whether or not a consultant should do the extra work to maintain their Epic certification(s). Nor have I seen so many consultants receive a consistent grade of 79% on the first and second attempts at… Continue Reading “If I let my Epic Certification lapse, or fail a third time…am I out of the game?”
Post Go-Live Layoffs and Early Consultant Contract End Dates
A recent Epic go-live client is making the news this month for releasing some 65 full time employees and 40+ consultants just a few weeks after their go-live. I’m always surprised when I start receiving calls from consultants upset that their contract was ended… Continue Reading “Post Go-Live Layoffs and Early Consultant Contract End Dates”
Why is no one responding to my Inquiry on an Online Job Posting?
There isn’t a single day that goes by that I don’t receive dozens of emails inquiring on a job posting. I prefer to post my email address rather than have people leave comments on my post. Sure I get a lot of junk that… Continue Reading “Why is no one responding to my Inquiry on an Online Job Posting?”
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