All Posts by Jennifer Alexander, SHRM-CP
Top 3 Healthcare Staffing Trends of 2020
Like 2019, 2020 will push employers to maximize their resources while focusing internally on how they want to sell themselves to potential hires. With an ever-shrinking candidate pool and continued shortage of healthcare professionals, it will be more important than ever for organizations to become both unique and efficient in their staffing strategies. Social media, candidate sourcing, and the candidate experience will shape the success of the healthcare industry.
Read moreNurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants – The Hot Jobs of Healthcare
Health Care will always be a field with guaranteed growth and job opportunities. As the physician shortage continues, the number of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in medical offices and hospital settings will continue to rise. These roles offer a great starting salary and a fraction of the cost of education and liability that comes with being a physician…
Read moreFake it Till You Make it – How to Get Started as a Physician Recruiter
When you find that candidate who has all the qualities your organization needs, and your organization provides them with everything they could ask for, that is when you know you’ve made it. In the meantime, build those networks, get creative with your job advertisements, and do your research.
Read moreMergers & Acquisitions: Blending for Success
Merger and acquisitions, in Health Care especially, are not going anywhere anytime soon. As laws and regulations continually change and strengthen within the industry, more and more companies will use this tactic to remain successful. However, a merger or acquisition cannot be successful without due diligence, open and honest communication, and the appropriate blending of the two organizations’ cultures.
Read moreTips to Overcome “Small Town” Talent Shortages in Healthcare
To pull those candidates away from the bright city lights, you will need to paint them a picture of what working for your small-town organization will do for them, their family, and their way of living.
Read moreHow to Source Passive Candidates in Healthcare
The recruiting world has changed substantially over the last few years. With unemployment sitting at 3.6% as of April 2019, the lowest since December 1969, organizations must become more creative in the way they attract candidates. Not only should recruiters post appealing job advertisements, they must seek out the passive candidates who could be potential top talent but are not applying to your openings.
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