Hello Jennifer! I am freelancing as a contract worker in executive staffing, I have also done recent placements in the healthcare arena through an affiliate company, really what I am finding is two things: companies are looking at their operations and ROI on current employees productivity. This doesnt imply to terminate folks, but to ensure they, as a company are indeed offering growth opportunites to their internal staff as in professional development.
Which is the second, staff- Professional Development, Training & Coaching. If they are not doing this, its no wonder they are having placement issues even in non healthcare companies.
Lastly, healthcare census in hospitals is down as we know, oddly enough in a stressful ecomony everyone is 'well' however, I am glad, from a business point census being at an all time low hurts staffing. The impact has resulting in an extreme slow to meet the travel or perm placements accross the board.
I have some great solutions for this challange as a unique opportunity to shine in the eyes of healthcare clients that I sampled and proved worked! I am just waiting for the right staffing company to take a chance on me to work with them!
Three key areas of opportunity I will share today: 1- Servicing the client now is so important, and NOT BY EMAIL ONLY. iF FOLKS think this is service its not. 2 - Presentation of candidates & showcasing. 3 - FOLLOW UP. This should have been first.
I do a eNews by email and online teleconference training for professional development (which is what companies are looking for).
Hope you all prosper and continue your professioanl growth, this is a great time to 'be polished & shine' in everyones eyes!
If you know of anyone hiring talent, please let me know.