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About Riia O'Donnell
Vacation Planning For Healthcare Professionals: Yes, It’s Possible
By Riia O'Donnell - October 23, 2019
When it comes to downtime, healthcare practitioners typically worry more about their patients than themselves. Suggesting a patient take some time to recover and recharge may be standard; but healthcare workers rarely take their own advice.
Recruit Smarter Not Harder by Assessing Job Board ROI
By Riia O'Donnell - September 27, 2019
Smarter, not harder, is the way to work, and with a bit of effort you can determine where your recruitment efforts are netting results and eliminate avenues that take time and return nothing.
Texting Speeds Time to Hire in Healthcare
By Riia O'Donnell - September 3, 2019
Staying current with technology is a must for healthcare providers. As communication methods continue to evolve, making sure recruitment is as cutting-edge as the surgical suite can mean better hiring outcomes for institutions large and small.
Recruitment from Unlikely Sources: Exit Interviews
By Riia O'Donnell - August 22, 2019
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.
Six Ways Healthcare Employers Can Support Working Mothers
By Riia O'Donnell - August 8, 2019
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.
How to Create Job Postings That Stand Out
By Riia O'Donnell - July 25, 2019
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.
Practice Interviews: Getting Ready for Success
By Riia O'Donnell - July 11, 2019
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.
Hospital Turnover in 2018: The Trend Continues
By Riia O'Donnell - June 27, 2019
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.
Interview Answers Revealed
By Riia O'Donnell - June 6, 2019
Even the most common interview question can be revealing, if you take the time to decode how it is answered.
Interview Questions That Get Results
By Riia O'Donnell - May 9, 2019
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.
