All Posts by Riia O'Donnell
Recruitment from Unlikely Sources: Exit Interviews
Exit interviews may not top the list of HR’s ‘fun things to do,’ but the potential information and opportunities these meetings hold cannot be over emphasized. Take the time to perform them: act on the information you find, and keep the door open for future rehires of top talent.
Read moreSix Ways Healthcare Employers Can Support Working Mothers
Healthcare employers may be in a unique position to offer some of the support and services working mothers need. Here are 6 ways healthcare providers can help.
Read moreHow to Create Job Postings That Stand Out
Job postings today must outline what you can do for them, and provide insight into the values you hold. When your messaging is clear, you’ll attract talent whose vision for their career aligns exactly with your needs.
Read morePractice Interviews: Getting Ready for Success
Practice interviews are a great way to prepare to meet with a potential employer. When you consider the impression you want to make, do your homework and practice your interview responses; then you’ll be ready to show any recruiter that you’re the right fit for the job and the institution.
Read moreHospital Turnover in 2018: The Trend Continues
New data reveals demand for nursing staff and other hospital professionals continues to outpace supply. For institutions struggling to meet headcount, the numbers are worrisome. Voluntary turnover continues to increase. Competition for talent is also driving turnover, with employee poaching becoming the new norm.
Read moreInterview Answers Revealed
Even the most common interview question can be revealing, if you take the time to decode how it is answered.
Read moreInterview Questions That Get Results
In today’s difficult market, no healthcare facility can afford to waste time and resources on bad candidates or bad hires. Honing your interview skills can optimize the time you spend and the results they net.
Read moreSuccession Plans – Beneficial Across All Categories
A succession plan guarantees a smooth conversion for patients and the office’s practice. But succession planning isn’t just for private practitioners. Succession plans in large healthcare facilities not only create provisions for the future, they can also be used to attract and retain talent.
Read moreRecruitment Resolutions for 2019
In an employer market, recruitment is easy, but in today’s candidate market, an impeccable recruitment process is needed to win the war on talent. Resolve to make 2019 a year you focus your recruitment efforts smarter, not harder.
Read moreEmotional Intelligence in the Recruitment Game
Resumes tell us what the person has done and if that were the only criteria for hiring, no one would have to interview. Will they challenge the group or ease comfortably in; will they grow with the position? Do they have the leadership qualities needed to corral the team? Will this innovator who says he loves to think outside the box feel stifled in a structured environment? Recruiters with strong emotional intelligence understand there’s more to a successful hire than a skills match, they look for traits that will complement the group as well as the candidates.
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