Aaron Hajart, Southern Region Senior Vice President for Service Line and Practice Integration at RWJBarnabas Health. Here, he discusses how the new generation of employees joining the workforce presents so many new opportunities to healthcare, the effort he’s making to transform RWJBarnabas’s academic teaching hospital, and more.
Summary
Aaron Hajart and Erin Haja: Embracing the New Generation of Employees in Healthcare
Aaron Hajart's Efforts in Transforming RWJBarnabas Health
Aaron Hajart, Southern Region Senior Vice President for Service Line and Practice Integration at RWJBarnabas Health, emphasizes the potential that the new generation of employees holds for the healthcare industry. He is actively working to transform RWJBarnabas's academic teaching hospital into a thriving institution that can effectively cater to the needs of today's employees.
Erin Haja's Excitement for the Opportunities Brought by the New Generation
Erin Haja, SVP at RWJ Barnabas Health, shares Aaron's enthusiasm for the new generation of employees and the possibilities they bring to the healthcare field. Erin primarily focuses her efforts on academic-related tasks and collaborates with six southern region hospitals to establish consistency and enhance overall performance.
The Importance of Recruiting, Mentoring, and Retaining Future Healthcare Leaders
Both Aaron and Erin emphasize the need for healthcare leaders to prioritize the development of essential skills, mentor the next generation of leaders, and improve retention and onboarding processes. This proactive approach is crucial for ensuring success in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Conclusion
The new generation of employees joining the healthcare workforce presents numerous opportunities for growth and innovation. With leaders like Aaron Hajart and Erin Haja at the helm, RWJBarnabas Health is actively embracing these opportunities and working towards a brighter future for the healthcare industry.
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This episode aired on 05/21/2023 and can be listened here.
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