“Tell me about a time when…” Do you initially panic when you hear this simple phrase during an interview? Even if you’re well prepared, a simple situational question could throw you a curveball in an otherwise flawless interview experience. But there’s no reason to stress. The STAR Method is one you can master in order […]
Healthcare IT Leaders, an IT consulting and workforce solutions company, is ranked among the largest staffing firms in the United States for 2022, according to a new report from Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). Issued annually, SIA's "Largest US Staffing Firms" list uses U.S. staffing revenue to rank firms generating at least $100 million over the […]
Labor shortages and cost pressures make it more critical than ever for healthcare organizations to "get the schedule right." So we asked our UKG Practice Leader Dave Johnson to tell us more about the role of Advanced Scheduling as part of a larger Workforce Management (WFM) solution. Why is scheduling such a critical component of […]
Most of us have years of stored digital phone data, like contacts, apps, texts, and maybe a few selfies, that we’re pretty dependent on. So, when we upgrade or switch phones, we’ve come to expect that our data will easily transfer and be accessible on our new device. The same is true with medical records. […]
Throughout her 20+ years working in the recruitment space, Andrea MacMillan, director of our permanent search practice, has never seen a labor market quite like this. We spoke with her recently about the current challenges and opportunities facing employers and candidates alike. What’s your assessment of the current hiring market? I have never seen a […]
The decision to purchase an Epic Systems electronic medical record (EMR) is typically one of the largest strategic investments a hospital or health system will make. With Epic at the center of your patient care strategy, you will want to hire the best and brightest Epic-skilled talent you can find. But here's the problem: so […]
The road from identifying the need for new software to end-user adoption is an intensive quest during which your team will need to scale several barriers to success. Yet, the biggest hurdle you’ll face isn’t what you’d expect. What often causes transformational IT engagements to falter isn’t time, resources, or funding—it’s people and their resistance […]
April is National Stress Awareness Month—time for raising awareness about the causes and cures for the growing stress epidemic within the United States. The unpredictable experiences of the past two years have left many feeling depleted and at risk for the negative impacts of chronic stress. What begins as physical symptoms of stress such as […]
Most folks own an old, beloved pair of shoes. Looking past the worn soles and tearing seams, we hold onto these relics because we can’t bear throwing them out (so much history!) and the initial discomfort of breaking in new footwear (not to mention the upfront price). Holding onto outdated and underperforming human capital management […]
Healthcare’s biggest challenge? Finding and keeping qualified staff. According to the American College of Healthcare Executives' latest annual survey, Hospital CEOs cite personnel shortages as their top issue—ranking recruitment woes higher than financial challenges, care quality, cybersecurity, or other perennial concerns. COVID-19 burnout is fueling resignations and retirements by front-line healthcare workers, and those who […]
The OSHA vaccinate or test mandate is officially dead, yet many questions remain for how employers can best move forward this year. Variations on the mandate remain applicable for certain businesses (see healthcare) and in select cities and states. Absent regulation, many companies are still forging ahead with vaccination and regular testing programs. The burden […]
Healthcare IT Leaders was founded on the “Be a Leader” mentality. This catchphrase was coined by our commander-in-chief, Bob Bailey. It’s a rallying cry that guides everything we do. We call everyone in our company to be leaders and show up every day, ready to do their best for others. Every leader has a backstory. […]