One day it's a covert statement to a mother returning to work after maternity leave. Another day it's a lingering gaze at an employee enjoying a culturally rich meal. These microaggressions (or sometimes macroaggressions) can take an employee from a confident, high-performer to one that feels insecure being themselves at work. Your employees engage with people with different ideas and feel most comfortable and valued when they can work without losing their cultural, racial, and gender identity. While most employers know this, why have workplace racism and sexism often been neglected?

The Effects of Workplace Racism and Sexism

Employers must address workplace racism and sexism to create safe and inclusive work environments. Educate and nurture your current employees, and aim to recruit and diversify your workforce to reduce racism and sexism in the workplace. Post a free job on Get to start building a more diverse team!

Candidates reneging on job offers or during the onboarding process can be a frustrating experience for any recruiter. In a talent-driven job market, it’s common for candidates to have more than one job offer to consider. It becomes a race against time to see which organization can offer the best career experience, compensation, and circumstances that secure the right employees.&nbsp;

Minimizing Candidate Renegs During the Hiring and Onboarding Process 

Candidates increasingly renege on job offers, damaging recruitment efforts and morale. Companies must be honest and engaging at every stage of the hiring process to retain the best job seekers. Structured processes and regular check-ins can increase candidate loyalty.

Being punctual at work may not be something you’ve given much thought to, but it’s the foundation for building a successful career. All of your technical or job-specific skills will be in vain if your peers and superiors can’t trust you to show up on time and do the work. In fact, Simon Sinek once famously said that 

10 Reasons to Be on Time at Work

Punctuality is key to success in the workplace. Showing up on time and meeting deadlines builds trust with employers, helps you take on extra responsibilities, and opens up opportunities for promotions. Taking the time to plan and prioritize tasks can help you stay on top of your schedule. Don't let tardiness get in the way of your professional development!

The summer had economists from around the globe embroiled in a debate about a possible recession coming in the next few years (or months). As of October 2022, the U.S. Labor Department data put the current inflation rate at 7.7%. The recent layoffs in the tech industry are just the first of what is soon to be a string of cutbacks by companies looking to save costs. For recruiters, this means freezes in hiring and fewer openings. It will also include the uphill task of finding the best candidates for them from the coming influx of recently laid-off job seekers. Now is probably a good time to brace for tough times in the next few years in the talent acquisition industry. To survive and thrive recruiting in a recession, here are some hard truths you will need to accept.

Recruiting in a Recession: Hard Truths That Talent Acquisition Experts Must Accept

Recruiters must brace for tough times in a potential recession. To survive, they must adapt their strategy to focus on high-priority hiring needs and build relationships with potential hires. Quality candidates are still out there - recruiters must find them by diversifying services and offering learning and growth opportunities.

We’ve all heard how important it is to set professional and personal goals. Developing and establishing goals keeps us motivated and moving forward in life. But not all goals are created equal. If you’re chasing goals that are too lofty, you’ll end up disappointed when you cannot reach them. Setting goals that are achievable and measurable is the key to success.

10 Importancies of Setting Realistic Goals

Setting realistic goals is essential to achieving success. Creating SMART goals and tracking progress with regular check-ins will help to keep you motivated and focused on the end goal. Celebrate each success and reward yourself for your hard work!

Why is email etiquette important? Let's imagine you're hiring for a new role, and you’ve just received the email below.

Email Etiquette Principles - Why is it Important 

Good email etiquette is a key way to make a positive impression and demonstrate professionalism. It includes clear subject lines, appropriate greetings, and proofreading. Managers should avoid angry emails, expecting immediate replies, and using email to discuss personnel and performance issues. Following the rules of email etiquette can help create clarity and efficiency in digital communication.

"Nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people."

10 Reasons HR is Important to an Organization

HR is essential for any business, from recruitment and training to compliance and culture. HR professionals must keep up with trends and use data to plan and execute their strategy. They must also ensure employee safety, fair pay, and attractive benefits for job seekers.

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a PerDiem, Day Shift CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to join our Urology Clinic.. Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board. Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Medical Assistant

﻿UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a PerDiem, Day Shift CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT to join our Urology Clinic. For over 30 years, our Urology Clinic has offered specialized, customized treatments for urologic disorders. We value spending time with our patients in an environment that provides dignity, comfort, and the highest quality of care. SCHEDULE: The Medical Assistant will work variable hours, as needed between Monday - Friday. Our Urology Clinic is located in North Seattle, just off I-5. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: <li> Bring patients to exam rooms and document heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight <li> Obtain patient history, determine patient needs, and prepare patient to see the medical provider <li> Accurately and thoroughly document the provision of patient care <li> Answer patient questions and follow through on patient inquiries <li> Administer medications and injections <li> Phone in pharmacy refills and oversee prior authorizations <li> Aid in the scheduling of procedures or tests <li> Ensure exam rooms are properly stocked with equipment and supplies</li> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS <li>Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board <li>Must be Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified or achieve this designation within 6-months of hire. Failure to achieve and/or maintain this designation will result in termination of employment <li>Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider CPR card</li> At UW Medical Center - Northwest, we're proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We're one of the safest places to get care - among the top 5% in the country. Additionally, with an ambulatory network that includes over 30 outpatient clinics, 200 employees, and a world-class staff of healthcare professionals, we are proud to provide a wide spectrum of primary and specialty care across the Greater Seattle Area. Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team, and join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. A higher degree of healthcare. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

Medical Assistant - Urology Clinic (Per Diem, Days)

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