Optimizing staffing strategies is paramount in an era of rising healthcare costs and tight budgets. An in-house locum program, or internal resource pool, offers a compelling solution for healthcare facilities seeking to achieve significant cost savings and operational efficiencies. By reducing reliance on external agencies and leveraging existing talent, hospitals and clinics can reap substantial financial benefits.
Using SEO best practices and targeted content is the key to solving both. In 2025, AI-driven search and natural language processing (e.g., GPT, Gemini) mean recruiters must optimize postings for both humans and algorithms.
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It's a future that's been predicted for over a decade, but the past few years have proved its dimensionality and importance in our daily lives. Only 15% of Americans with disabilities are able to use digital technology. In fact, it is estimated that in 2023, 52% of devices will be digital. The digital world is the future ecosystem of healthcare. Its potential to transform how we live, and work has been underestimated for years.
Job orientation is the process of introducing new hires to their new work environment through training sessions or meetings. It includes learning about company culture and policies as well as learning how things like benefits and compensation work at your healthcare facility. It also helps new employees get familiar with the office space and technology they will be using on a daily basis (if applicable).
DirectShifts is a technology-based company that gives you access to healthcare professionals on demand. With our AI-powered platform and a range of features, we make the recruitment process accessible and transparent for both employers and healthcare professionals.
Maintaining Employee Engagement at Work can be a Struggle. Now more than ever, it is crucial for dedicated healthcare professionals who impact many lives day in and day out to possess both the tools and the time to effectively tackle stress, burnout, and exhaustion. With more than 50% of physicians and one-third as many nurses reporting burnout symptoms, it is becoming a widespread problem.
The healthcare community is recognizing the power of nurses, and they are aspiring to new heights. Medical schools are producing more graduates qualified to practice nursing, but they often do not stay in the field of nursing. In 2003, U.S. News & World Report recognized that a shortage of trained nurses existed across all specialties and subspecialties, including critical care and pediatrics.
Many healthcare organizations today strive to meet the needs of their workforce by paying attention to the very human and natural elements of why people work. While it is a given that employees want to be happy at work, so do employers: motivation and satisfaction are directly affecting both sides as they seek to fill open positions. A great way to achieve high employee retention rates and top-quality service is by implementing a sound labor strategy.
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