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Coach Darin: A Great Employee Experience Can Lead to Greater Retention

We all know about the importance of a positive customer experience. Lately, word is spreading about the employee experience, defined by BetterUp as “the interactions an employee has with people, systems, policies, and the physical and virtual workspace.” How employees feel about the organization they work for, as well as their view of its impact on their careers and wellness, has become increasingly critical in terms of both recruitment and retention. How would you rate the employee experience (EX) at your company? Do employees feel positive about the organization? Do

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Darin Myers August 2, 2023 No Comments
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Medical students recognized with Peach State Scholars pinning ceremony

A cohort of nine students at the Medical College of Georgia have had their pinning ceremony after finishing medical school in three years, instead of the usual four years. The students are part of the Peach State Scholars program, which began in 2020. This is the third cohort of students to graduate under the program. To be part of the program, the students must agree to serve in a rural or underserved area. In return, they receive a scholarship. “They have just as many credit hours and it’s just as

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 2, 2023 No Comments
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Local fitness center to expand by opening second CSRA location

George Lee wants to help his members achieve their fitness goals, so every coach he hires undergoes thorough training prior to working with them one-on-one or in a small group setting. Lee, owner of Fit Augusta located at 472 Columbia Industrial Blvd. in Evans, has announced his plan to launch a second location at 1110 Fenwick St. in downtown Augusta, according to The Finem Group at Meybohm Commercial. He hopes to open the new location, which is owned by ATC Development, in October. Fit Augusta offers exercise programs for children,

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Josh Heath August 2, 2023 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Best of Business Lunch Review: Taj of India

Editor’s Note: Wes Hennings never met a meal he walked away from and is an opinionated eater! Each Thursday he shares the results of a business lunch he’s had with a colleague as a way to advise our business community on the good, bad, and tasty across the CSRA. He doesn’t let ABD or the restaurant know where he is going and his opinions are his own. He grades the restaurants he visits on a 1-5 scale with “5” being outstanding. We call this our “Real Business Lunch Review”. Food

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Wes Hennings August 2, 2023 No Comments
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Government contracts and financial management. Need to know more?

Who is the world’s largest customer? Our government. The federal government alone, typically purchases $400+ BILLION in goods and services, from light bulbs to PR, and from landscaping services to food products. Last year, over $100 billion in contracts were awarded to small businesses. Small business contracts are growing by 50% within the next two years. Is your business ready to reap some of those rewards? The UGA Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present an online webinar with the 411 on what you’ll need to know on Wednesday, August

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Staff Report August 1, 2023 No Comments
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The retention wars are underway: are you well armed?

In this week’s edition of Augusta Business Daily’s “Mondays with Rick,” Gary Kauffman and I discussed the issue of retaining employees. We talked about how retention is critically important during times of tight job markets, such as those we have been experiencing in recent months and years. We had been expecting a little relief in the job market due to an anticipated recession, given the Federal Reserve’s increase of interest rates in the face of high inflation. However, recent economic data indicate an increasing likelihood of a “soft landing,” meaning

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Dr. Rick Franza August 1, 2023 No Comments
B2B Podcasting

Juggling employee flexibility

During the pandemic, balancing work from home or the office became unfamiliar territory for many businesses. Robin Baxley, co-owner of Best Office Solutions, offered insight on the subject during ABD’s Business EXPO a couple of months ago. It’s still a topic of conversation for business owners.

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Robin Baxley August 1, 2023 No Comments
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Impact of the growing process for future CSRA healthcare

Building new hospitals, covering rural healthcare, and addressing the needs of an aging population are being discussed in a series of meetings by a Georgia House of Representatives committee. Today’s topic was suggestions of how best to modernize the state’s Certificate of Need (CON) process for CSRA healthcare. The CON process, administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health, determines that a new or expanded healthcare service or facility is needed. Included on the list of healthcare facilities and services are the construction of new hospitals, new and expanding nursing

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Dana Lynn McIntyre August 1, 2023 No Comments
Awards/Celebrations

CSRA hospital receives national recognition for performance

Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been named a 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report High Performing Hospital for Heart Failure and Stroke. This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings. “I’m exceptionally proud and honored to be a part of a team that continues to receive national recognition,” said Matt Merrifield, chief executive officer at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “With safety as our top priority, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to each patient and family member in our facility.

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Staff Report August 1, 2023 No Comments
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