Competition for healthcare hiring is strong, and attracting and retaining employees is one of the main challenges healthcare hirers face, according to data from the 2013 HireRight Employment Screening Benchmark Survey.
The survey asked respondents, who hailed from a range of healthcare organizations including hospitals, primary care, pharmaceuticals, metical staffing and hospice, what their top talent management challenges are. The following is a breakdown of their responses.
• Attracting and retaining experienced employees: 49 percent
• Transferring knowledge among employees: 31 percent
• None currently: 30 percent
• Attracting and retaining entry-level employees: 23 percent
• Appealing to multiple generations: 12 percent
• Managing changes in workforce size: 8 percent
• Obtaining support for talent management initiatives: 8 percent
• Obtaining support for screening initiatives: 8 percent
• Managing the extended workforce: 3 percent
• Managing large pool of potential retirees: 2 percent
Multiple responses were accepted. Data includes responses from 162 healthcare organizations.
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