Tag: healthcare HR

Healthcare HR: Addressing the Ongoing Staffing Shortage

September 12, 2017 Not Much Has Changed When I first started recruiting in healthcare fifteen plus years ago, it seemed like all that was talked about was the nursing shortage. The conversation is ongoing and, sadly, hasn't changed much. This Healthcare HR trending topic is addressed by many - the topic is addressed - but, not the issue. Employee Engagement > Retention For many years, we have been talking about how employer branding and employee engagement leads to the retention of quality talent. “The talent shortage isn’t going to go away any time soon, but just like any other industry, healthcare can look to leverage partners to assist with systems and best practices to attract the kind of people you need..” – Dan White, President of Workforce Solutions at AMN Healthcare Tune in for the second part of the podcast series, "Healthcare HR in Crisis" with guest…

Healthcare HR in Crisis

September 10, 2017 Why I Care My first "HR" job, if you will, was as a sourcer for a healthcare-specific executive search firm. This job changed my life. No, seriously. Several things happened. I fell in love with recruiting, every part of it -- EXCEPT telling someone that they didn't get the job - that remains, to this day, one of the "work duties" I have disliked most. After having spent 20 years in the dental field, I transitioned easily to healthcare, and really grew to the love the business of healthcare. I realized that I had a mind for business and I quickly changed my major from Education (I had wanted to teach junior high - I know - I'm nuts!) to Business and adjusted mind-blowingly quickly to a corporate mindset. The sales professional in me found a new and exciting home…

The Future of HR: Mike Rude, SVP & CHRO at Option Care

October 18, 2016 Mike Rude: SVP & CHRO at Option Care Mike Rude, Senior Vice Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at Option Care, talks about his work, the work that Option Care does, and the future of HR. "The future of HR and the role that technology, in particular business analytics, will likely play in the human resources space over the next few years..., There's so much data out there - what is the most relevant information and what are the relevant metrics - what are things that really have meaning to business outcomes - not just 'things that can be measured'. I'm not sure anyone has the silver bullet on the ideal set of business analytics." Check out this great interview and learn what's on Mike's mind: The Futue of HR and the role of Tech in that Future The Value Proposition to…

Healthcare HR: Getting #HRfit

September 20, 2016 Healthcare HR Expertise Not too long ago, or veep of marketing sat down with Healthcare HR expert, Jay Kuhns. Jay heads up Healthcare Strategy at Kinetix and is known as THE guy when it comes to forward thinking in a Healthcare HR department. He travels all over the country speaking, presenting, keynoting, and assisting HR departments in healthcare organization understand the impact of employment branding, employee engagement, and employee experience and how these each contribute to the retention of quality healthcare employees. Blessed, Lucky, Fortunate We feel blessed, lucky, and fortunate at Dovetail to call Jay a friend and mentor when it comes to Healthcare HR, He knows his stuff and we are only too happy to share it with you. HR Latte Dovetail HR sponsors HR Latte where Jay was recently the guest in a three-part series: SERIES: Healthcare…

How to get the Most of ASHHRA – #HealthcareHR

August 24, 2016 HR Latte: ASHHRA Conference 2016 Dovetail Software will be at the Annual ASHHRA Conference Sept 24-27 in Grapevine, TX at Booth #130 in the Expo Hall. Rayanne recently chatted with Healthcare HR expert, Jay Kuhns of Kinetix, about how Healthcare HR Professionals can best benefit from attending a conference. Discussion Points for this episode: What Attendees can Expect from a Conference and Expo Hall What Vendors can do Differently HR Tech: Define Your Needs, Make Sure the Product Meets your Needs How to Get the Most out of Presentations & Educational Sessions The Risk-Averse Industry of Healthcare HR How to Maximize Your Conference Attendance If you will be at the Annual ASHHRA Conference, make sure to come by the Dovetail Booth and say, “Hi!”- we’ll be in Booth #130; we’d love to meet you and talk about what you have…

The Carnival of HR Returns!

June 15, 2016 It's Back! Carnival of HR: I feel like we just finished sweeping up the popcorn and peanut shells from last time, and yet here we are! I'm always excited to get to host the carnival. It's a great chance for us to stay connected to the HR community that means so much to us, and to share our platform with great authors in our space. Thanks to all of you for visiting and reading. Please take a few minutes to check out the links. Theme: Conferences Our theme, loosely applied as always, is around conferences. We do a lot of them, and we were very much looking forward to SHRM16 this month. We've realized, though, that the show starts on Father's Day this year. That's happened in the past, and it usually kills off any chance of attending for me. …

Healthcare HR Today, part 3

May 23, 2016 Part 3 of series with HR Expert Jay Kuhns Series: Healthcare HR Check-Up Key Point Podcast Episode 3 Jay Kuhns, VP of Healthcare Strategy at Kinetix HR addresses Today's Technology for Healthcare HR in Part 3 of quick-hit podcast, key point podcast. The New Tools “I’ve been pushing myself to learn lately. The new tools that are redefining how executives transform their brands, their teams, and their organizations are exploding all around us. I know that if I do not stay current I will fail. We no longer have the cop-out options of having too many projects, too many meetings, or not enough time to keep up. When have effective leaders ever had ‘enough time?’ For God’s sake, stop saying that.” – Jay Kuhns from No Community – No Future Jay addresses Technology Today in Healthcare HR and its impact. Jay and Rayanne talk…

Healthcare HR Today, part 2

May 20, 2016 Part 2 of series with Healthcare HR Expert Jay Kuhns Series: Healthcare HR Check-Up Key Point Podcast Episode 2 Jay Kuhns, VP of Healthcare Strategy at Kinetix HR addresses Taking Risks & the Fear of Change for Healthcare HR in Part 2 of quick-hit podcast, key point podcast. “If we are not going to attract or retain the right talent, we have a failed business strategy.” – Jay Kuhns Discussion Points for : How inaction hinders growth and forward movement Getting so behind the times that disallows talent attraction Mitigating public ridicule and bullying from senior leadership The Fear and Risks of Change Healthcare is a Business, HR is part of that business Jay addresses Perceived Risks from Change to Healthcare HR Today and how some senior leaders often feel insecure or threatened by colleagues who have kept up with technology in this Part 2…

Healthcare HR Today, Part 1

May 19, 2016 Dovetail sponsors 3-part series with Healthcare HR Expert Jay Kuhns Series: Healthcare HR Check-Up Key Point Podcast Episode 1 Jay Kuhns, VP of Healthcare Strategy at Kinetix HR addresses Employer Branding for Healthcare HR in Part 1 of quick-hit podcast, key point podcast. “I’m seeing a lot of HR departments wanting to be more contemporary…, and I am seeing this as a newer phenomenon. ” – Jay Kuhns Jay addresses Perceived Risks from Change to Healthcare HR Today and how some senior leaders often feel insecure or threatened by colleagues who have kept up with technology in this Part 2 of quick-hit podcast, key point podcast. “Embarrassingly easy way to start – you can automatically post content, your own organization’s content – approved and vetted content from your organization’s marketing department is an easy way to re-purpose content to benefit the HR department. You…

Healthcare HR Today

April 18, 2016 Healthcare HR Webinar: Tips, Tricks, & Trends Originally recorded Thursday, May 5, 2016

Healthcare HR Trends have shifted with the rapid change in how we work and communicate having a significant impact on key parts of Healthcare HR. In this recorded webinar, learn the impact of technology and social media on your Healthcare HR practice: understand the trends and learn some quick tips & tricks, plus get some advice from experts with a passion for Healthcare HR. -- The Changes to Internal Communications as a result of new technology and social media. -- Using Social Media to Benefit your Employer Brand and learning how other hospitals and healthcare organizations are changing to benefit their hiring & retention practices. -- Addressing the Risks and Objections that executives, colleagues, or peers may have when it comes to the…