Practice tip of the week: Keeping politics out of the office

With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. This September article on interview tips when hiring for your practice, gives this advice:

2. Model neutrality from leadership down

Employees take their cues from practice owners and managers. When leadership stays neutral; avoiding political commentary, pins, or signage in the workplace; staff are more likely to follow suit.

As Physicians Practice notes, managing workplace conflict begins with consistent communication and modeling the behavior you expect. If the tone at the top remains focused on patient care and respect, that culture will naturally filter through to the rest of the team.

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