What makes a workplace a ‘Best Place’ to work if you’re a healthcare IT pro? Compensation and benefits are typically at the top of the list. But some developers rank “opportunities for professional development” as equally important. Computerworld recently asked some 24,000 IT professionals what they liked and didn’t like about their workplace, and then […]
You can learn a lot about the IT community by just asking a few questions. Like how much money they earn, what they like about their jobs, and whether their employers are hiring. The answers to these types of questions (and more) can be found in some recent annual surveys from leading tech websites and […]
Tis the season, ya'll! Our Atlanta team shared the joy of the holidays in a big way this past week by delivering Christmas trees (with stands and ornaments) to deserving kids through the charity, Christmas Tree Santas. The founders at Healthcare IT Leaders also happen to be the founders of the Santas, a non-profit we set up six years ago to deliver […]
In this season of giving, we're grateful to share our gifts with others. Thanks to our associates, consultants and customers for making this another great year.
Whether you're a first-time consultant or a long-time, full-time employee, sometimes you just want to know how you’re really doing at work. Asking your boss or supervisor for performance feedback can be intimidating and uncomfortable. However, doing so promotes personal and professional development and success. Here are some top strategies on how to ask for […]
As a career choice, the role of healthcare CIO has become more challenging—and more rewarding. “It has definitely evolved over the past decade,” says George McCulloch Jr., the Executive Vice President for Professional Development and Membership at the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). McCulloch, himself a former hospital IT executive, says the job […]
The robots are coming, and they’re going to replace some jobs and workers in the future, according to new research from Forrester. But don’t worry if you’re in healthcare IT or the tech sector, in general. Your jobs are safe for now. In fact, most of the reports we’re seeing and reading of late are […]
In the competitive Health IT talent market, perks matter. In fact, a majority of job seekers say benefits and perks are among their top considerations before accepting a job, while 4 in 5 people say they would prefer new perks over a pay raise. We scanned the healthcare IT landscape for a few companies that go above […]
In the 27th annual HIMSS Leadership Survey released in late February, 282 IT executives and professionals identified generalized trends within the U.S. healthcare IT marketplace and challenges they face as health IT leaders. Of all surveyed, 71% of respondents said their organization employs a clinical IT leader, such as a Chief Medical Information Officer or Chief […]
We really do care about our coworkers, clients, consultants and community. Between the countless calls, emails and meetings to match health IT consultants to clients, we like to give back to our communities through our Cares Program. Similar to Salesforce.com's 1/1/1 philanthropic model, Healthcare IT Leaders established the Cares Program to promote the humanity of employees, […]
It all started with one tree in 2010. Then, Healthcare IT Leaders' Chief Marketing Officer Alex Gramling gave a tree to a struggling family during the holidays. He was so moved by their joy and gratitude that he decided to help other deserving families meet this seasonal need. With help from enthusiastic friends (like board members […]
Our office was challenged by our Human Resources department to work in teams and decorate our "pods" with a Christmas theme of our choosing, with the winning team receiving a lunch outing together. Some got really creative and incorporated more elements than decor, including a coordinated song and dance, a live-action character from How the […]