At 2.2 years, Facebook has what’s considered a “long” retention rate for new hires. Google isn’t far behind with 1.9 years and Apple with 1.85 years. It’s an unfortunate reality of the industry that often the best tech professionals are the ones who are always searching for new and different opportunities. So if these… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips for IT Employers
4 Benefits of Hiring Consultants
When companies consider hiring a consultant, some might ask why. What is the point of hiring a consultant when there are full-time employees to solve the problem or execute the project? The short answer: consultants bring new knowledge and relevant experience that may not currently exist in the company. Consultants are especially useful for… Read more »
Planning for 2017: Key Questions to Ask Before Drafting Your Staffing Plan
The purpose of a staffing plan is to ensure your company has sufficient staff with the right skills and experience to meet objectives. Sounds straightforward enough, right? But, as one of the leading Healthcare IT staffing and consulting firms, Morgan Hunter Healthcare knows that determining optimal staffing levels can be a challenging task, no matter what industry you’re in. Too many… Read more »
Six Tips for Keeping Employees Engaged and Productive
Engagement is more than just a buzzword. It has a significant impact on your business in areas ranging from retention to profits. Not only do engaged employees feel more passionate about and connected to their employers, but they’re also more productive as a result. Follow these tips to boost engagement at your company: Tip… Read more »
Three Reasons You Should Supplement Your Staff With Contract Help
Each day, millions of professionals work on a contract basis at U.S. companies – and it’s no wonder why. As one of the leading providers of Healthcare IT Consultants, Morgan Hunter Healthcare knows contract help provides these firms with a host of benefits, including the ability to augment core staff and respond to changes in the marketplace…. Read more »
Hot Tech Skills to Look for When Recruiting IT Talent
In 2016, the pace of job growth in IT is still moving in a positive direction. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for IT professionals was just under 3% in September 2015. While there has been a solid demand for certain skill sets for years, other hot… Read more »
4 Tips for Managing Remote Employees
Hiring remote employees has become increasingly popular in recent years. Employers are beginning to recognize the benefits of remote workers: lower overhead costs, wider pool of qualified candidates and lower turnover. But organizations with remote employees are still struggling with how to effectively manage those who work from home. If this sounds familiar, follow… Read more »
Assessing the Security Risk of Your Patient Portal
With the requirements of Meaningful Use Stage 2, facilities must start using patient portals. Patient portals can be instrumental in ensuring accurate, quality patient care by allowing patients instant access to their medical records, but they are not without security risk. As with any system there are the possibility of security breaches, HIPAA violations and… Read more »
Electronic Healthcare Records – Not a Silver Bullet
As the industry knows, healthcare is becoming increasingly consumer focused. Technology is becoming a bigger part of healthcare, but like any system, it has its drawbacks. EHR systems are being implemented by facilities but not without technology or personnel challenges. The Problem is Provider Resistance. While Electronic Healthcare Records software have its share of useful… Read more »
Best Practices for Securing Protected Health Information
Protecting patient healthcare information has increasingly become an important issue for healthcare providers as security breaches have become more common. There are measures healthcare organizations can take to reduce the chances that their information will be compromised, according to IT experts. First of all, to secure protected information, it is important for organizations to foster… Read more »