Derrick Bates

As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the most consistent challenges during any public health crisis is the shortage of healthcare workers. When healthcare facilities reached maximum capacity due to COVID-19, hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers experienced an urgent need for additional help and backup staff, so healthcare staffing had to get creative …

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How to recruit healthcare workers While the nursing shortage is the most publicized shortage in healthcare, 12 of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the US are in healthcare. Because of this, healthcare recruiting teams are faced with a unique challenge. They’re responsible for recruiting two completely different types of roles such as nurses, doctors, qualified physicians, …

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Just a few short months ago, talent acquisition leaders were celebrating the New Year with articles and blog posts predicting industry trends and innovations we could expect to see unfold in 2020. However, few could have predicted the onset of an international pandemic and its resulting impact on communities, organizations, and industries across the globe. …

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Why do we need to recruit internationally? Rise in Demand – There is an increasing need and rise in demand for healthcare professionals as a result of an aging population, an aging workforce, and an increased focus on the quality of care. Vacancy Rates Soaring – NICE recommends a maximum vacancy rate of 5% nationally. Currently, …

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Have you ever thought that if you knew exactly what recruiters are seeking, your life would get easier? A common understanding among job seekers is that recruiters only look for the candidate’s professional achievements and qualifications. However, this is a typical mistake. Of course, the finalists are those candidates who stand out and ultimately rock …

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The healthcare industry is known for its low retention rates when it comes to staffing. And healthcare talent acquisition is expected to be even more challenging in the future. Jobs are projected to grow 15 percent from last year to 2029—much faster than many other occupations—adding about 2.4 million new jobs. Compounding the challenge is the dearth of individuals …

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The healthcare field requires qualified workers to function correctly. It doesn’t matter if it is a hospital, an urgent care facility, or other care center. Consequently, this process should be handled with a more efficient approach than regular types of recruiting. When managing the recruitment, you should pay attention to some particular concerns.   Healthcare …

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Special Considerations with Healthcare Staffing Healthcare workers have a number of special considerations that you have to keep in mind when you’re managing recruitment. Healthcare workers have an extremely high turnover rate. Healthcare is an extremely demanding career, with patient lives on the line every day. It can be extremely stressful simply by the nature of …

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If you’re a medical recruiter or hiring manager, you can easily point out the challenges of healthcare recruiting. Lack of readily available or suitable talent, high turnover rates, and long time-to-fill are probably at the top of your list. With an increasing demand of qualified specialists in the healthcare sector, it becomes an increasingly competitive space. …

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What is Negative or Distorted Body Image? Body image refers to how people see themselves. Distorted body image (also called negative body image) refers to an unrealistic view of how someone sees their body.  Like eating disorders, it is seen most commonly in women, but many men also suffer from the disorder. You begin forming your …

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