The People Behind the Placements

There is nothing better than visiting a client and the staff that I have assisted in finding employment… I was finally able to get out on the road this week and visit the recently redeveloped Mercy Place Mount St Joseph’s Aged Care Home in Young, NSW. After the COVID and Flu Vac check I met…

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How to Run a Successful Health Interview

With so much attention paid to candidate quality, many employers fail to focus on the ingredients of a successful interview. Your health candidates are only as good as your health candidate assessment. If your interview process is rushed or sketchy, you may inadvertently be passing over the best candidates to your rivals. Remember that interviews are…

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Health – Days to Fill Analysis

For the last five years we’ve been tracking the time it takes to fill a vacancy. Specifically, our data looks at the time taken from a job being registered to the successful candidate commencing work. Below is a chart which shows how this metric has changed over this time period.  Whether you’re in the market…

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How to Hire for Management Potential

Managers play an essential role in any healthcare organisation. They help inspire and mobilise staff, and they ensure that tasks get done correctly and things run smoothly. Some people are natural born leaders, others need a bit of coaxing, and others again much prefer to follow the directions of someone in a more senior role.…

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How to Build an Orientation Program for New Hires

If new hires have a positive experience during their first days and weeks at your practice, they are far more likely to understand what is required of them and deliver great work. Orientation programs, as part of your health recruitment, also help new staff members quickly adjust to a fresh set of work practices and…

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