The Execu|Search Group is excited to announce the winner of our 2nd annual MSN Nursing Scholarship, Giuseppina Gaglio. The scholarship was awarded by the Greater New York Association of Nurse Recruiters and sponsored by Execu|Search.
Giuseppina stood out to us for a few reasons; she did not begin her career as a nurse. She began her career as a Senior Center Director and then went on to become an insurance broker. It wasn’t until the age of 31 that she decided to go back to school and follow her dreams of becoming a nurse. We admired her commitment to pursuing her dreams and starting a new journey, despite the challenges that starting a new career path would bring. She is an inspiration to her 14 year old daughter, setting an example to never walk away from your true calling. As Giuseppina says, “I want my daughter to know that nothing should stand in the way of being the best you can be.“
Giuseppina attended Long Island University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BSN; she is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in the Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner program at Hunter College while working at NYU as a Senior Staff Nurse in the Cardiac Cath lab.
From left to right, Kelly Mattice, scholarship recipient Giuseppina Gaglio, and Managing Director – Health Services, Katie Niekrash
Kelly MatticeSenior Managing Director, Healthcare
On Tuesday, May 17th employees of The Execu|Search Group came together to participate in the American Heart Association Wall Street Run & Heart Walk. The event consisted of a 5k competitive run and non-competitive walk aimed to raise awareness and funds to support the American Heart Association’s mission to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke—the nation’s number 1 and 3 killers, claiming nearly a million lives annually and more than 27,000 in New York City alone.
While the weather scared some participants away, the sun eventually came out to shine and it stayed clear for the remainder of the evening. Team Execu|Search was assembled after I participated in last year’s event as part of New York Presbyterian’s team and my co-workers showed an interest in the event. It was a great opportunity to get the Execu|Search family involved in such a great cause and give back to the community! The race was a success! Congratulations to Nkrumah Pierre our sole runner who finished in an impressive 22 minutes!
Team Execu|Search preparing for the race!
Members of Team Execu|Search getting ready to run!
The event was truly inspiring – celebrating life and supporting a disease that affects so many. So far we have raised almost $900, but donations are still being accepted! Please help us reach our goal of $1000 by contributing here!
Becky GarsonTeam Captain, The Execu|Search Group
Today, May 12, marks the birthday of Florence Nightingale and the end of National Nurses Week, a celebration of nurses around the country aimed to recognize their commitment to healthcare and caring for patients.
Here’s a brief history of National Nurses Week:
1953 Dorothy Sutherland of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sent a proposal to President Eisenhower to proclaim a “Nurse Day” in October of the following year. The proclamation was never made.
1954 National Nurse Week was observed from October 11 – 16. The year of the observance marked the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s mission to Crimea. Representative Frances P. Bolton sponsored the bill for a nurse week. Apparently, a bill for a National Nurse Week was introduced in the 1955 Congress, but no action was taken. Congress discontinued its practice of joint resolutions for national weeks of various kinds.
1972 Again a resolution was presented by the House of Representatives for the President to proclaim “National Registered Nurse Day.” It did not occur.
1974 In January of that year, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) proclaimed that May 12 would be “International Nurse Day.” (May 12 is the birthday of Florence Nightingale.) Since 1965, the ICN has celebrated “International Nurse Day.”
1974 In February of that year, a week was designated by the White House as National Nurse Week, and President Nixon issued a proclamation.
1978 New Jersey Governor Brendon Byrne declared May 6 as “Nurses Day.” Edward Scanlan, of Red Bank, N.J., took up the cause to perpetuate the recognition of nurses in his state. Mr. Scanlan had this date listed in Chase’s Calendar of Annual Events. He promoted the celebration on his own.
1981 ANA, along with various nursing organizations, rallied to support a resolution initiated by nurses in New Mexico, through their Congressman, Manuel Lujan, to have May 6, 1982, established as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”
1982 In February, the ANA Board of Directors formally acknowledged May 6, 1982 as “National Nurses Day.” The action affirmed a joint resolution of the United States Congress designating May 6 as “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”
1982 President Ronald Reagan signed a proclamation on March 25, proclaiming “National Recognition Day for Nurses” to be May 6, 1982.
1990 The ANA Board of Directors expanded the recognition of nurses to a week-long celebration, declaring May 6 – 12, 1991, as National Nurses Week.
1993 The ANA Board of Directors designated May 6 – 12 as permanent dates to observe National Nurses Week in 1994 and in all subsequent years.
1996 The ANA initiated “National RN Recognition Day” on May 6, 1996, to honor the nation’s indispensable registered nurses for their tireless commitment 365 days a year. The ANA encourages its state and territorial nurses associations and other organizations to acknowledge May 6, 1996 as “National RN Recognition Day.”
1997 The ANA Board of Directors, at the request of the National Student Nurses Association, designated May 8 as National Student Nurses Day.
Are you a nursing professional? How did you celebrate your career this week? Visit us on Facebook and let us know! If you’re looking for a career in nursing, be sure to check out the hundreds of jobs we have available, or join our LinkedIn group for the latest news and jobs in healthcare and to connect with other professionals!
The New York Association for Ambulatory Care held the first part of a three part series titled “Building Your Brand” on Thursday, May 5. The first program focused on developing organizational brands of patient care and further building those brands through an organization’s employees.
We invited prominent Human Resources and Healthcare professional speakers to share their insights and expertise on building organizational and personal brands.
The first speaker was Mark Dumoff, Founder and CEO of Docinsight. Docinsight is committed to improving the quality of healthcare and reducing costs by enhancing doctor-patient relationships. Dumoff’s presentation covered developing an organization brand of patient-centered care and finding Dr. Right.
“Our health care system is evolving quickly and we as health care leaders, have to assess our current medical practice. Quality health care requires strong communication and follow-up between patients and their providers during the course of their care,” said Allison Klass, NYAAC committee member and Director of Health Services at The Execu|Search Group.
“In addition, the staff you hire must reflect these same principles. Another way to ensure organizational branding is to make sure the staff you hire is reflecting your organizational brand,” said Klass. “A key way to make sure this happens is to focus on retaining members that share that mission.”
Terri Klass of Terri Klass Consulting presented a comprehensive lesson on understanding generational differences in the workplace and incorporating them into an organization’s business model. Klass encouraged the leaders of today to give the future leaders of healthcare the resources and understanding they need per generation.
The second part of the Building Your Brand series will focus on Personal Branding. Marc Cenedella, President and CEO of TheLadders, will speak about the history of job search and climbing the ladders of success. The program is slated for Wednesday, June 1 at 5:45 p.m. at Beth Israel’s Phillips Ambulatory Center; find out more about it by clicking here!
Amanda BleakneyDirector – Healthcare, Temporary Division
We know how important networking is for your job search, but now networking can get you free coffee too! Professional networking site LinkedIn is offering free coffee and news while promoting LinkedIn Today, its new social news product for professionals. The trucks will be handing out free, locally-brewed coffee and the latest industry news between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m for the remainder of the week at different locations throughout Manhattan.
You can follow the LinkedIn Today Twitter account or the #LinkedInTruck_NY hashtag to track down the truck! The trucks’ schedules are fairly flexible, LinkedIn’s Mario Sundar told Mashable.
Today, the truck will be located outside of LinkedIn’s office following the company’s all-hands meeting in the Empire State building.
Enjoy a cup and continue networking!
According to the National Coffee Association (yes, there is such a thing!) January 20th is officially National Coffee Break Day! Take a break from your work day and head down to your favorite coffee shop for a cup of Joe with some of your co-workers on this day.
If you work in the New york City area, take a sip of one of these “Best Coffee Places,” as rated by The New York Times:
Dustin Willoughby Interactive Resources
We’ve written about some unconventional on-the-job stress relievers and productivity boosters like napping at work, and have even been recognized for our own out-of-the-box methods like ping pong. But this recent Crain’s Small Business article uncovered a whole new approach to increasing productivity and teamwork on the job that’ll make working feel like a day in the dog park.
More companies are allowing their employees to bring their canine companions to the office citing that the pooches increase productivity, as workers are more inclined to stay longer hours at the office if their furry friends are close by. It’s becoming increasingly common to see job postings with requirements like “must be dog friendly” for jobs in advertising, graphic design, and even in finance! CEOs and other executives say they want their employees to feel like they are part of a community while at work, and having house pets along for the ride brings co-workers together to create a family-like bond.
While the majority of offices embracing the idea of having a dog-friendly environment is in the creative field (they like to encourage a free-spirited culture that breeds creativity), more and more “professional” industries are taking advantage of this low-to-no cost method of building team camaraderie and relieving stress.
So what does this wave of incorporating canines into work culture mean for the future of small businesses? Will potential candidates be more hesitant or more likely to respond to an ad for a job in a dog-friendly workspace? What about candidates with severe pet allergies?
Leave a comment below and tell us what you think!
Melody Yaghoubi Interactive Resources
We’re proud to announce that The Execu|Search Group has been named a “Best Place to Work in New York City” by Crain’s Business Magazine! It’s a great honor to be ranked among the best and most innovative companies in the Tri-State area and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work of our valued employees. All of our employees were surveyed by Crain’s earlier this year and the results were fantastic! The survey asks employees to rank their satisfaction with their employers in all areas, such as working conditions, benefits, job satisfaction, and leadership. It came directly from our coworkers with resounding enthusiasm that Execu|Search fosters an innovative, collaborative, and dynamic working environment, provides great benefits and stress relief options, and has tremendous room for growth. We ranked an impressive #35 on the list, with hundreds of local companies in competition for the top 50 recognition, and were featured on the Crain’s video for our out-of-the-box stress relief methods!
This is the second time in recent years that Execu|Search has been ranked on the list and it’s a great honor and true testament to the labors of our hardworking employees. We hope to continue providing a thriving working environment as we grow in the coming months!
If you’d like to join our winning team, visit Careers @ Execu|Search for more information!
Be sure to check our official press release for more details!
Edward Fleischman
CEO, The Execu|Search Group
The work day is almost over, but Cyber Monday is in full swing. If you were not already aware, Cyber Monday is the Internet’s answer to Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. In these economic times, where layoffs and unemployment abound, who isn’t looking to snag the best deals when shopping? Where Black Friday attracts thousands of deal-seeking shoppers the day after Thanksgiving in stores, Cyber Monday provides instant access to hundreds of great offers, right at your fingertips.
The problem with Cyber Monday is that most folks are back at work, with lots of shopping done on-the-clock or as many business owners and CEO’s would probably say: on their dime.
Approximately 106.9 million Americans will be shopping online this Cyber Monday, up from about 96 million last season. That means nearly half of the country will be shopping online, and probably while at work. A large number of people surveyed admitted they will not only be shopping during their lunch breaks, but during prime work hours, meaning productivity at the workplace country-wide, will see a sharp decrease today.
Many business owners that heavily monitor employee internet usage have opted to employ a set time period during this year’s Cyber Monday to have sites that are usually blocked in the office, temporarily unblocked. This gives employees free reign to do all the shopping they want during a short, specified time period.
Given that this year’s numbers show a significant and steady increase in online shopping, next year’s numbers promise to be even higher. With this increase, business owners are going to have to figure out ways to battle the dip in productivity at work on Cyber Mondays while trying to maintain employee morale and happiness.
We would love to hear your stories and or ideas for solutions to this work-place dilemma! Leave a comment or Tweet us @ExecuSearch!
Co-workers aren’t just the colleagues with whom you share the same boss or employer. They’re literally the people with whom you work. “Coworking” is a style of work that involves a shared working environment to perform independent activity. These environments are usually not employed by the same organization so they attract at-home professionals, independent contractors, freelancers, or individuals who travel frequently. As more individuals begin taking on work which bring them into isolation from other individuals, the traditional office has become less important and coworking has become a very popular alternative. You get all of the benefits of an office life—a community, a work environment, and meeting spaces.
Coworking of course is not for everyone. If you are a company with 10 or more employees, it would be harder to integrate into the rest of the community because these people will be too busy communicating with one another. Coworking is also not for individuals who need a great deal of privacy to successfully complete their work. If you deal with mass amounts of confidential information or don’t want to be constantly overheard on the phone, you may want to try another alternative. Lastly, if you don’t like people you might want to stick to staying at home. It’s hard to avoid a minimal amount of socializing at these spaces so if it’s not your thing, try a library or other quiet spaces for professionals with the inability to interact with others.
On the flip side, coworking is perfect for many professionals. Some signs that coworking might be perfect for you:
Every major city has at least one popular space for professionals to take part in their workload and most spaces have options that allow you to test out the space a few times before you commit to a monthly or yearly membership. Below are a few venues that are in the New York City area:
Research: Mashable’s Coworking Resources Series
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