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4 Ways to Kick Start 2021 Healthcare Recruitment

By Riia O'Donnell - April 14, 2021

A new rush for hospital recruiters is beginning this year as the search for top-level talent is in full-swing. Here are 4 ways to kickstart the recruitment process in 2021.

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AAPPR Survey Shows High Levels of Job Satisfaction Among Physician Recruiters

By Riia O'Donnell - August 4, 2020

As shifts in the industry and economy continue to pressure healthcare providers, an important revelation of the survey may be that most physician recruiters are highly satisfied with their job. The key will be to keep these motivated professionals on staff at your facility, rather than another.

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AAPPR Survey Shows High Levels of Job Satisfaction Among Physician Recruiters

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...

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Top Reasons to Not Make an Offer Post Interview

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.

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Hospital Turnover in 2018: The Trend Continues

Recruitment Resolutions for 2019

By Riia O'Donnell - April 23, 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.

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Recruitment Resolutions for 2019

Emotional Intelligence in the Recruitment Game

By Riia O'Donnell - March 28, 2019

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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Emotional Intelligence in the Recruitment Game

Proactive Recruitment Strategies for Healthcare

By Riia O'Donnell - January 2, 2019

Human Resource professionals in every industry are responsive to the needs of their institution; when there’s a vacancy, they spring into action, working diligently to fill the opening with the best talent in the shortest amount of time. Recruitment has been a reactive function for as long as there has been HR. But what if recruitment could be proactive – ready with talent on deck to feed needs even before they happen? That is proactive recruitment: anticipating need and having reserves ready...

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Proactive Recruitment Strategies for Healthcare

Healthcare Survey Highlights Challenges for Recruiters

By Riia O'Donnell - November 29, 2018

In such a tight market, every organization is competing for the best talent. The hiring process (from application, to background screening, to onboarding) needs to be candidate friendly and go as smoothly and quickly as possible. This is the first opportunity to show the candidate just how welcoming and efficient the organization can be. Every part of the process, including aspects that may involve a vendor, like background screening, can reflect the values, the brand, and the vision an organization wants to promote. If any part of this process breaks down, it is an opportunity for the candidate to look to another employer. With this in mind, processes and platforms that make the hiring process easy, mobile first, and respectful of the candidate’s time are where we see focus in the recruiting and hiring process. All of these efforts put the candidate experience at the forefront of the process and set the tone for their employment...

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Healthcare Survey Highlights Challenges for Recruiters

Creative Solutions for Healthcare Recruiting

By Riia O'Donnell - October 18, 2018

In a typical applicant market, recruiters need to adapt; in today’s applicant market, institutions need to adapt. The lowest unemployment rate in decades is forcing healthcare providers to shift the way they search for and acquire talent. Today’s tight candidate pool is changing the way we recruit, hire, and maintain staff to assure the highest quality of care and services. Some solutions might help in these challenging times, depending on your market conditions.

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Creative Solutions for Healthcare Recruiting

The Best Recruiters Wear Many Hats

By Riia O'Donnell - April 3, 2018

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.

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The Best Recruiters Wear Many Hats