Employment Solutions
Employing new people is an important task, and it’s not always easy to find the right candidate for the role. It takes time, resources and money, all of which are often in short supply. So, let’s look at some of the biggest employment headaches that organisations have and share some tips on how to make things a little easier! It’s Expensive Advertising a job vacancy can be very expensive, and many organisations in the healthcare industry have limited budgets in this area. If you decide to use an agency, you’re going to have to pay them a considerable chunk of the new starter’s salary and if you use job boards, the cost of posting on several different boards can soon add up.
An alternative to the above could be to use platforms that are free to post on or that ask for a smaller fee; for example, your own organisation’s website or a healthcarespecific job site, such as the Blue Stream Academy job platform, Blue Recruit. This is a super cost-effective way of getting your vacancy out there and seen by lots of potential candidates, helping you find the right person for the right job. Time Constraints There may be times when you find yourself in a rush – you could have an urgent position to fill and need to search, interview and hire in a short space of time. This pressure can lead to a hasty hire, which may result in you getting the wrong candidate for your organisation. Take a look at your recruitment process as a whole and see if there are any elements that can be streamlined or skipped if you are pressed for time. It may also be worth seeing if you can recruit internally.
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