Communicating with your candidates is always important, but maintaining strong communication with them during a crisis can set you apart from your competitors. Thanks to COVID-19, our economy came to a grinding halt on March 16th around 4:00 PM, and our FQHC friends are facing unique challenges. For every one of them scarred about the Read More
Right now times are very uncertain, very stressful and even a bit frightening. The COVID-19 outbreak has not only caused a health crisis but an economic crisis, as well. In a matter of days, millions of people found themselves suddenly out of work. Millions more are weeks or even days away from losing their jobs, Read More
It’s harder to recruit clinical teams for rural health centers. Healthcare professionals can be concerned that the workload is higher, or they may have difficulty taking time off. They may worry about geographic isolation and a lack of activities for their families. Or, they may believe there will be fewer opportunities for advancement or continuing Read More
The biggest concern about utilizing the services of staffing and recruiting agencies is the risk versus return. It’s a question every client asks us; how do we measure our return on investment in your work? We typically share some of the metrics to look for in a recruitment agency, as well as how UHC Solutions Read More
The annual Merritt Hawkins salary numbers came out and it’s time to compare 2018 to 2019. Although we are most concerned about our primary care physicians, we thought it would be insightful to review if all of the salaries of our doctors. Across the U.S., unemployment for all sectors remains low. With physician shortages much Read More
Graduating talent is particularly important in the healthcare field, with the shortage of physicians, nurses, and other clinical and administrative workers approaching critical mass in the next five years or so. The problem is expected to be particularly acute in rural communities who already struggle to attract and retain healthcare teams. FQHCs provide healthcare services Read More
Historically low unemployment means employers need to get creative in their approach to sourcing, interviewing, and hiring new talent. In this environment, staffing firms become the extra set of eyes and ears you need to find talent in unexpected places. These companies come with an established network of talent already in their pipeline, plus the Read More
Sometimes the best advice comes from people who have been there. For both junior and seasoned healthcare managers, receiving free advice from a top corporate executive could be money in the bank in terms of their career. Asking a friend or family member for advice if they haven’t “lived it” means all they’re doing is Read More
It’s getting harder to find healthcare workers. CNN Business reports that 2.3 million new skilled healthcare workers must come on board by 2025 to keep up with demand. The pressures of an aging population require the healthcare community step up to find more talent. But Managed Care Magazine reports the need for lower-skilled workers will Read More
What is CPR in recruiting? It’s Contact Point Resolution. The old adage “patience is a virtue,” is the caution heard round the world, usually offered in the face of hasty energy or urgency. In a field like recruitment, however, urgency is a necessity considering the rapid rate at which candidates and openings can emerge, develop, Read More