Don’t Let 2016 Start Before Talking to Your Recruiter

The new year is nearly here, which means that medical practices throughout the country are preparing for what lies ahead – including their upcoming staffing needs. If you’re among the many who are reviewing last year’s staffing outcomes and creating goals for 2016, it’s time to talk to your staffing partner.

Before the new year begins, phone your recruiter or meet in person to discuss items like:

Last Year’s Accomplishments; This Year’s Goals

How well are the hires you made last year fitting in to your practice? What parts of the hiring process went well, and which need to be improved? Ask your staffing partner about specific goals you have in hiring and the best ways to meet them in the coming year.

Efficient Hiring

A slow hiring process risks alienating some of the best candidates available. Top candidates are likely to grow restless as the hiring process drags on. They may start see the practice as one that fails to communicate effectively. Worst of all, they may accept an offer with another employer before you have the chance to make an offer. Talk to your staffing partner about ways to make the hiring process more efficient without sacrificing the quality your patients deserve.

Culture Shifts

Every office has its own culture, and every office’s culture is a living thing: It grows and changes over time as the people inside it grow and change. If you’ve seen any major culture shifts this year, let your recruiter know. Keeping these lines of communication open helps your recruiter ensure that the candidates they recommend will fit with the growth that’s happening now – not what happened last year.

Controlling Staffing Costs

Payroll makes up the largest percentage of the budget in many medical practices. Your staffing firm can help you control those costs by recommending appropriate uses for temporary staff and providing the data you need to keep salary and benefits offers competitive in your area.

At KTE Services, our experienced recruiters can help you create a staffing plan for the upcoming year, control staffing costs, and solve your biggest staffing challenges. Contact us today to learn more.