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The new normal. A new reality. Challenging times. If you got a penny each time someone used a euphemism like that for the pandemic, you could be quarantined in a beach house right now. Adaptation is the name of the game. People have scrambled to reorganize their...
Do you remember the first time you went to a McDonald’s after they implemented the now-infamous take-a-number machines? Chaos. Chaos everywhere. Machines that are supposed to reduce wait times and convenience customers seemed to somehow find a way to do the exact...
Did you know that more than half (53%) of patients have left a doctor's appointment after waiting too long? Emotions can run high even during something as simple as a routine check-up or a brief wellness appointment. That’s why bad waiting experiences are more likely...
Let’s kick this off with a bold, yet truthful statement: Traditional appointment scheduling sucks. It’s inefficient, it’s a task that requires a staff member to constantly be present, and it can even affect your bottom line when you consider that there are better ways...
For your average patient, a trip to the doctor’s office is an inherently stressful experience. You’re setting aside time in your day, receiving a physical check-up, and potentially learning unsavory truths about your health. On top of that, there’s the waiting. ...
It’s no secret that the medical industry is constantly changing. Medicine is evolving. Technology is advancing. Even appointment scheduling for medical professionals is switching from primitive methods to a digital approach. And what about interactions with patients?...
First impressions matter. Princeton psychologists found that people’s first snap judgement of others tends to stick, even after learning more information. These snap judgements can settle in before we’re conscious of them, creating a lasting impact on how we view...
Let’s start with something we can certainly all agree on. Running a successful business leaves you with little to no time to yourself. Think about it. The onus is on you to ensure your employees have everything they need to succeed in their positions. And if you’re a...
How much do you know about waiting in line? On the one hand, everyone does it. From cafeteria lunch lines to grocery store waits, people have been standing in lines their whole lives. At this point, you only need to see a line stretching out before a store to...
Let’s begin this article with a bold statement. Having great customer service is the most important aspect of running a successful business, regardless of industry. Think about it. When was the last time you received great customer service? How did you feel after you...
The saying goes ‘good things come to those who wait’. But it’s a widely accepted truth that no one likes waiting. There are few things people hate more than waiting in line. In fact, we can think of 10 reasons your customers hate waiting in line.
Let’s face it. Waiting in line is the worst. Even during a global pandemic, lines are everywhere you go. People are still lining up in front of the DMV, the grocery store, patiently waiting. It’s a waste of time that takes up space and benefits no one. Everything about...
Scheduling is a part of everyone’s life. Whole disciplines exist around time management in the personal and professional world. You don’t have to be a scheduling guru to be all too familiar with the plight of trying to plan around availabilities on a coworker’s online...
Different businesses have different needs. That much is clear to anybody, especially company managers or owners. But there’s one type of need that drives every single business in the world: efficiency. Higher levels of efficiency mean cutting costs, improving...
One. Two. Three. Imagine if you could schedule an appointment just like that. No more staying on hold forever, or waiting for a terse email back only to inform you that the time slot you selected isn’t available, and you’re going to have to wait another three weeks for...
Going to the doctor’s office is stressful. Nobody (doctors included) will deny that. In fact, 15-30% of patients with measured high blood pressure in a medical environment are experiencing something called “white coat syndrome”, where just seeing a doctor is enough to...