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View all postsHow to Perform Effective Reference Checks
By Riia O'Donnell - December 5, 2017
In an increasingly litigious society, performing reference checks has never been as important or as challenging. When you’re hiring someone who will work with controlled substances, patients, children,
Creating a Positive Company Culture in the Medical Field
By Lesli Lewis - October 24, 2017
In the healthcare industry company culture represents the beliefs and behaviors by which a hospital’s nurses and physicians conduct themselves by. It is the interactions with colleagues and patients,
Five Ways to Choose Between Terrific Candidates
By Riia O'Donnell - October 17, 2017
You’ve done a great job recruiting for your newest opening. The screening is done, first and second (and sometimes third) interviews are complete, references are checked, and you’re ready to make a hire. The problem is – all the candidates are equally qualified. How do you decide whom to choose?
Healthcare's Challenging Relationship Between Onboarding and Employee Retention
By Erica Macon - October 3, 2017
The healthcare industry is suffering due to under staffing and low employee retention rates. Healthcare facilities benefit from an employee's long tenure, but retention is difficult for some facilities.
Edging Ahead in the Fall Physician Hiring Race
By Riia O'Donnell - September 26, 2017
As the weather cools down, physician recruiters know the competition is about to heat up. Budgets are being finalized and approved, new grads have been scouring the market for a home, residents are
Resume Screening 101: 10 Resume Red Flags
By Riia O'Donnell - September 12, 2017
Eliminating red flag resumes gives you time to carefully evaluate remaining candidates. The result could be a perfect match.
Facing the Challenges of Nurse Recruitment
By John Miller - August 29, 2017
Recruiting the best and brightest is always a challenge, no matter what industry you happen to find yourself in. However, the recruitment of nursing staff has proven to be a particularly challenging
Interview Techniques that Get Results
By Riia O'Donnell - August 22, 2017
With any opening, from the most entry-level unskilled position to top-tier clinician hires, interviewing is difficult. From each side of the desk, we’re revealing our best information and playing down
How Hospital Human Resources Can Benefit Patient Satisfaction Scores
By Stephen Leitz - August 10, 2017
Since the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and System went live in 2008, hospitals have had to look closer at their practices to ensure they're meeting the quality outcomes and patient satisfaction, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid now tie a portion of reimbursements to the HCAHPS score.
Job Descriptions: Blueprint for Success
By Riia O'Donnell - July 27, 2017
Creating a good job description is typically the last thing an HR professional or line manager wants to do. The long list of their other responsibilities usually takes priority. But a well-crafted