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Orientation for New Personnel Hires

The following article was originally published in Review of Optometric Business June 14th, 2012 By Larry Golson, OD   Offer a thorough orientation for new hires. When your entire staff focuses on educating a new employee, it pays off long-term in service excellence. When a new employee, or team member, joins our practice, it is […]

Dr. Golson receives 40 Under 40’s Award!

The Biltmore Beacon, a local publication in the Asheville area teamed up with the Young Professionals of Asheville to recognize 40 rising stars in the business community under the age of 40. The recipients of this designation were recoginzed at a gala at the Grove Park Inn on May 10th, 2012. We are proud to […]

New Team Member Sees Envision – From The Inside

As the newest Team member at Envision Eyecare I would like to share my Envision experience. From the moment I walked into the office I was desirous to become part of this great team. Every day is an exciting new challenge with so much to learn. I had no idea how encompassing and involved eye […]

Finding Your Perfect Frame

Summer has sprung! It’s time for cleaning, pulling out the warm weather clothes, and finding a fresh new pair of frames! Just like a great pair of shoes, a pair of glasses can be an accessory that is not only functional but also fashionable! You know that you can trust the Optical experts at Envision […]

An Eye on Nutrition

Ironic, isn’t it? The more we learn about health and nutrition, the less healthy our country has become. Diabetes and hypertension are on the rise and obesity has outpaced smoking as the #1 cause of preventable death in the US. With a 33% obesity rate which will, if the trend continues, become 43% by 2020, […]

Assess Personal Characteristics in Initial Hiring Interview

The following article was originally published in Review of Optometric Business on Dec 15, 2011 In an initial hiring interview, ask candidates questions that reveal the kind of person you may be adding to your practice’s team. Assess their social skills, temperament and ability to provide your patients with proper care. If you agree that […]