Workplace 101: A Profiles Global Business Blog

Guest post by Stella Walker

As a manager or HR professional, it can be difficult to act as the go-between for employees and the powers that be, especially when it comes to private information. There are, however, many instances in which an employer or outside party may need specific private information. When purchasing health care for employees as a business, insurers often want to know a bit about the backgrounds of the employees that will be insured. And behind the scenes, any life insurance provider is also double checking the information you give to them by calling on detailed checks of publicly available information. One of the most readily available sources would be a credit check. Whether employees like it or not, there is a lot of private information that is publicly available. If your employees want to know exactly why life insurers are running their credit or looking into their background, here are some of the basics:

We are pleased to announce that Profiles International is sponsoring Talent Management in Healthcare: Taking a New Look. This is complimentary webinar presented by Kim Lamoureux, Senior Director Research Practices and Principal Analyst Talent Acquisition of Bersin & Associates, and Michael Guglielmo, VP Talent Acquisition & Development of Genesis Healthcare.

Original material sourced from Bersin & Associates 2011.

One of the main reasons new hires fail is that companies don't recognize the qualities that are crucial to successful job performance and thus fail at selection. –Bersin & Associates, 2011.

Attracting and retaining the very best people in healthcare is never easy, and definitely easier said than done. Many of our clients often get excited about using our assessments for the first time and how impactful they will be on their business. However, in order to ensure the most effective hiring process, one must identify the essential qualities for success in each position of an organization. The best way to do this is to study the top, middle and bottom performers in your organization, which we covered in part 1 of this series.

Original material sourced from Bersin & Associates 2011

Approximately one in every seven new hires in the healthcare industry leaves his/her jobs within the first twelve months - Bersin & Associates, 2011

In today’s economy, even the most complex and profitable healthcare organizations are in a constant state of flux. Despite high growth and booming profits, turnover levels and ineffective management can have a significant impact on even the strongest companies. In the healthcare industry, it is crucial to hire people that genuinely care for the welfare of others, and that these people are hired into the right jobs.