The healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand fields. However, it’s not just doctors and nurses who are needed to keep this vital sector running smoothly. Nonclinical healthcare workers play an essential role too – from administrative staff to technicians, these professionals ensure that patients receive top-quality care. But recruiting and retaining… Read More »
“Challenge” is a multi-faceted word. It’s defined by Merriam Webster Dictionary as “a stimulating task or problem; a summons that is often threatening, provocative, stimulating or inciting.” Listed among its synonyms are “difficulty, protest, objection, complaint” and even “stink.” While there may be some employees who claim they “love” or “rise to” a challenge, for… Read More »
Motivated, engaged employees are happy employees. And happy employees are productive employees. It’s a domino effect. You probably already know this. The pressing question is: How do you keep your employees motivated and engaged? It doesn’t just happen on its own. You need to devote thought and planning to make it happen. But don’t panic.… Read More »
Achieving true diversity within your business and its workforce is about more than just checking a box that says you’ve succeeded in hiring people from different backgrounds. Recruitment for diversity is a great and necessary start, but it’s not a panacea. Hiring for Diversity To optimize diversity in your recruitment tactics: Make changes as needed… Read More »
Today’s job candidates are sitting in the cat-bird seat. In other words, they can pick and choose where they want to pursue their careers. As they do so, to continue this feline analogy, they don’t just pounce and randomly apply for jobs. Rather, they carefully research potential employers to get a good sense of what… Read More »
If you work full time, that adds up to about 90,000 hours over the course of your life. Five days a week … eight hours a day … for many, it means spending a majority of your waking hours at your job. So, that time had best be meaningful and satisfying, or you run the… Read More »
Many companies in North Carolina opt to handle hiring new employees internally. But many don’t realize that this process is long, challenging, and costly. Unless your business has a dedicated internal recruiter or hiring manager, you may find that you’re only hiring lower-quality candidates, which can be detrimental to the business. And if you struggle… Read More »
A talent pipeline – a pool of qualified candidates that you may want to hire at some point – should be an integral part of your recruitment strategy. The benefits of a strong pipeline include reducing your time to hire, avoiding the headache of bad hires that may occur when you’re pressured to quickly fill… Read More »
Every business is different – and a successful recruitment strategy depends on your company’s unique needs and the specific type of candidate you’re trying to hire. But as you iron out the details, regardless of the size, culture, location or personality of your company, it’s always important to be intentional and take every relevant opportunity… Read More »
Are you considering a career change? It’s a huge step up from a job change; rather, it’s a complete pivot into a new field or area. The idea can be thrilling, exciting, daunting, and downright scary. It takes ambition, careful planning, and thoughtful execution. Let’s say your mind is made up: it’s time to make… Read More »