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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.
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.
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.
How to Plan Thoughtful Holiday Celebrations for Healthcare Workers
By Riia O'Donnell - November 8, 2019
The holidays are approaching and healthcare facilities across the nation are looking to celebrate the season and their staff. With 24/7 operations it can be difficult to create opportunities to assure everyone has a chance to join in the fun and good cheer. The following are some tips to help you make the season as festive as you can.
Top Reasons to Not Make an Offer Post Interview
By Riia O'Donnell - December 11, 2019
Finding talent in the face of shortages across all aspects of the healthcare market can be challenging at best. When providers fail to extend an offer of employment, there is generally a very good reason for doing so. If these red flags pop up, it’s a better practice to cut your losses now and restart the hiring process...
Why Good Candidates Turn Down Job Offers – and What You Can Do About It
By Riia O'Donnell - January 17, 2020
Too often the best recruitment efforts fall flat. The process seemed to be going well, with an eager, talented candidate and an equally eager and impressed department head. The match seemed inevitable, but when the offer came, it was refused. While there may be some specific reasons job seekers turn down an offer, some of the basics – and what you can do about them – are all too common.
Employee Referrals - An Overlooked Hiring Resource
By Riia O'Donnell - February 3, 2020
In a tight talent market, healthcare providers are looking for every possible avenue to source candidates, but they often overlook an excellent source right in their midst – employee referrals. Your best employees likely have a network of like-minded, similarly situated friends and associates among their peers. Tapping into these networks could create an invaluable candidate pipeline for today and the future.
How to Leverage Social Media for Healthcare Recruitment
By Riia O'Donnell - February 19, 2020
With up to 90% of physicians alone on social and professional media sites, healthcare institutions, large and small, should make their institution’s presence known.
10 Ways AI Boosts Healthcare Recruitment
By Riia O'Donnell - March 20, 2020
The role of technology is advancing in healthcare for patient-centric tasks. But intelligent tools are also making it easier to recruit, screen, and fill jobs more quickly. AI can take on rote tasks and complex ones, freeing recruiters to spend time on more important tasks. The following are the top ten ways that artificial intelligence boosts healthcare recruiting.
Physician Workplace Preferences: Trending Toward Large Practices
By Riia O'Donnell - March 25, 2020
A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Harvard researchers examined physician turnover, and where doctors are migrating when they change jobs or begin their career. The trend toward larger practices, mostly owned by hospital systems, is revealed by the data.
