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One of life’s few certainties is inevitable change, and that’s certainly the case for healthcare professionals today. With the seemingly constant technological and regulatory changes, attracting and hiring the right medical professional is difficult for any HR leader working in healthcare.
The healthcare industry continues to be one of the largest source of jobs in the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates healthcare and related roles to account for 18 of the 30 fastest-growing occupations through 2028, making recruitment a priority for many primary care and specialty hospitals. With so much change and growth in the field, healthcare recruiting, in particular, must be strategic and efficient.
As the labor market continues to tighten, job candidates are gaining more power and choice while industries everywhere are struggling to fill job vacancies. Two industries hit particularly hard in this candidate-driven market are healthcare and tech, particularly in filling registered nurse and software engineer positions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the nursing field is projected to grow 15% through 2026 and software engineering careers are projected to grow 24% in the same timeframe. Both increases in employment openings are at a much higher rate than the national average at 7%.
As the population ages, healthcare recruitment continues to be a challenge. According to a report by CareerCast, healthcare professionals are the most in-demand hires for 2019, and this trend will continue to grow. With more healthcare job openings than professionals, the staffing deficits across the entire healthcare industry are expected to rise through 2030.
By Greg Hawkes
Senior Recruiter & Talent Sourcer, MD Anderson
Founder of HRSourcingToolBox @GregHawkesHRSTB
Which is why it’s no surprise that the healthcare recruiting and hiring community turned out for our Healthcare Sourcing Secrets Webinar hosted by one of the leading voices on the topic, Greg Hawkes (@GregHawkesHRSTB).
Beyond the accelerating demand for qualified talent, healthcare organizations face some of the toughest challenges unique to their industry: