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Elephant mother and child in trusting embrace
By Jana Rugg February 27, 2026
Small acts of appreciation drive pharmacy retention more than big perks. Learn how everyday recognition builds stronger teams and healthier workplace culture.
Pharmacy hiring manager self-assessment checklist.
By Jana Rugg February 2, 2026
Improve pharmacist retention with a self-assessment that helps you identify hidden risk signals, strengthen culture, and position roles to attract top pharmacy talent.
Image illustrating how managers helping their team shine lifts the entire organization.
By Jana Rugg January 14, 2026
A quiet conversation with a pharmacy leader reveals why pay and benefits alone don’t drive retention. Real alignment starts with psychological safety and honest communication.
Confident pharmacist in a pharmacy setting, reflecting thoughtful career evaluation and smarter job
By Jana Rugg January 1, 2026
Interview Smarter is a fact-based pharmacist job evaluation tool that helps you compare pharmacy roles, identify red flags, and choose work environments built for safety, support, and long-term career sustainability.
Frustrated pharmacist dealing with toxic coworker.
By Jana Rugg December 18, 2025
Short staffing doesn’t mean tolerating disrespect. Learn how to recognize toxic communication patterns and practice assertive leadership that protects morale, patient safety, and team trust.
503B pharmacist at work.
By Jana Rugg December 2, 2025
503B outsourcing facilities are transforming how pharmacy leaders hire sterile, QA, and compliance talent. Pharmacy recruiter Jana Rugg explains the shift — and how hiring managers can stay competitive in a candidate-short market.
Generationally diverse pharmacy professionals collaborating
By Jana Rugg November 19, 2025
Learn five practical ways pharmacy leaders can bridge generational gaps through kindness, communication, and collaboration to build stronger, more unified teams.
Safe Spaces
By Jana Rugg November 4, 2025
Learn how pharmacy leaders can build unity, trust, and focus amid a polarized climate. Ridgemont Resources shares how kindness and empathy improve retention and culture.
Pharmacist helping a customer
By Jana Rugg October 16, 2025
Discover 16 subtle yet powerful habits that help pharmacy professionals earn respect on their teams—from showing up early and speaking well of others to handling mistakes with humility. These simple behaviors can elevate your influence and leadership, even beyond credentials.
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