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Recruiting Physicians During the “Slow Season”
Demand for physicians is a year-round proposition, but hiring can be cyclical to some degree. When residency programs are winding up, the cycle begins with hospitals and healthcare organizations vying for new talent. With shortages across all areas of medicine, physician recruitment never really ends.
Read moreThe Best Recruiters Wear Many Hats
Some qualities recruiters need are obvious: professionalism, emotional maturity, persistence, and the ability to handle rejection. But other qualities may be overlooked or not considered at all. With unemployment at historic lows, talent shortages affecting all industries, and skills gaps putting the pressure on employers, recruiters are at the forefront of meeting staffing demand. To get the job done, the best recruiters wear many hats.
Read moreHigh Tech Recruitment Helps Healthcare
With the advent of so much technology to help the recruitment process, it’s no wonder hospitals and healthcare organizations are turning to apps to acquire top talent. The shift for HR continues to spend a larger amount of time on […]
Read moreTraditional Physician Recruitment Strategies that Still Work
In an age of recruitment by algorithm, many look at hiring as an exercise in mathematics. There’s sourcing ROI, funnel metrics, cycle times, and dozens of other calculations we’re told to examine to raise our level of success in the hiring arena. For all the algorithms, recruitment ultimately comes down to working with people – and people are notoriously averse to being just a number.
Read moreHow to Give Feedback Even When You Hate Conflict
An online poll conducted by Harris Poll found that 69% of managers stated that they are uncomfortable communicating with employees. A whopping (but not surprising) 37% said they dislike giving direct feedback to an employee.
Read moreTop 10 Barriers Facing Healthcare Recruiters
The recruitment industry can be a challenging field. In fact, it’s no surprise that 80% of the people who enter the industry fail within the first two years, never to be seen again. Certainly, there are positive aspects to being […]
Read moreAs a Physician These are the Qualities I Value in a Recruiter
When answers are needed or clarification required, the kind of recruiter I like to work with digs in and finds the honest answers. Fostering a long-term relationship over the quick win is a recipe for mutually beneficial collaboration.
Read moreNew Laws Affecting Your Recruitment Strategies
Whether or not you’re in a jurisdiction that bans requesting salary or criminal history, the trends may benefit your institution in ways you hadn’t considered. If new laws are coming your way, it might be wise to start planning for compliance sooner, rather than later.
Read moreSelling Relocation to Attract Top Talent
As the job market continues to grow and applicants who are willing to relocate have a larger array of choices, how can you attract them to your location? What types of information should you be posting in your ads that will drive interest? If you’re in a larger market, point to more opportunity; in a smaller market, discuss more of a neighborhood feel. Whether it’s community values or a big city, there will be candidates attracted to what you offer.
Read moreHow Physician Recruiters Can Overcome a Persistent Shortage of Candidates
The United States healthcare system is on the verge of a serious physician deficiency. The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released a report in April, 2016, revealing some very real statistics. The AAMC report estimates that by the year […]
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