MGMA Member Spotlight: Putting People First -- Prioritizing Culture Through Strategic HR

Today we feature Marie Eslick, Director of HR at Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center. Apex has experienced tremendous expansion across Northeast Ohio, growing from 1 to 14 locations. Marie shares how she revamped HR strategies to support this growth while maintaining a strong company culture.

Key Takeaways:

- Developing recognition programs, newsletters, and sponsorship events to communicate the "People First" culture

- Streamlining hiring processes through technology and focus on cultural fit

- Improving benefits packages to attract and retain talent in a competitive market

- Implementing 90-day onboarding checklists to train new employees

- Leveraging applicant tracking systems to enhance the candidate experience

Resources:

- Apex Dermatology website: https://apexderm.com/

- ADP Workforce Now applicant tracking and HRIS solutions: https://www.adp.com/solutions/large-business/workforce-now.aspx

- SHRM resources on building an HR function: https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/tools-and-samples/how-to-guides/pages/buildinganhrfunction.aspx

MGMA Resources:

MGMA Stat: mgma.com/stat

Ask an Advisor: www.mgma.com/ask-an-advisor

MGMA Membership: www.mgma.com/membership

MGMA Advocacy: www.mgma.com/advocacy

MGMA Consulting: www.mgma.com/consulting/overview

Music:

"Be Cool" by Mr. Smith, courtesy of Free Music Archive, CC BY-NC-SA

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