Somewhere along the line, you became unhappy with your current employer and decided to find a new job. But when you tell your boss you’re leaving, he or she offers you more money to stay. Do you accept? In almost all cases, the answer is no — here’s why: You will likely leave in… Read more »
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 »
Interoperability of electronic medical record (EHR) systems still has a long way to go, according to a survey from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Electronic Health Records Survey found that only about one-third of physicians electronically sent, received, integrated or searched for patient health information in 2015. Only 8.5%… Read more »
Trying to find a job can be unbelievably frustrating. You spend weeks perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and applying for jobs only to get rejected, or worse, hear nothing at all. You have the experience and skills necessary for the position, but you’re not making any progress in your job search. Your resume may… Read more »
As 2017 approaches, it’s time for employers to start reevaluating their staffing plans. Employers will face many changes in the upcoming year. Here are just a few of the expected hiring trends for 2017: Improving the candidate experience In a recent study by Workplace Trends, 60 percent of job seekers have had a… Read more »
More than one in four employers don’t conduct background checks before they hire a candidate, according to a new survey by CareerBuilder. Considering a bad hire costs about $17,000, the relatively large number of employers who choose not to perform background checks is a bit surprising. “If an employee isn’t well-suited for the job… Read more »
One of the most important things you can do to prepare for an interview is practice, practice, practice. While you won’t know every question the interviewer will ask, you can be sure they will ask at least some of the most common interview questions. Practice answering these questions to better prepare for your upcoming… Read more »
If you leave an interview without asking any questions, you can almost guarantee you won’t get the job. In fact, according to a survey by CareerBuilder, 32 percent of hiring managers said one of the most common mistakes job seekers make is not asking good questions in an interview. Asking questions at your interview… Read more »
You did everything right. Earned a college degree in a high-demand tech field. Networked your way to a great job. Showed up at work on time and ready to deliver great results. But now, like so many others, your company is experiencing budget cuts…and you’re one of the unlucky ones. It’s a tough pill… Read more »
President-elect Donald Trump released a brief, 310-word healthcare plan last week. In it, Trump outlined his plans for repealing Obamacare, vowing to deliver on one of his biggest campaign promises. Trump’s plan lays out seven actions he says Congress must take to reform healthcare: Repeal Obamacare, eliminating the individual mandate Allow the sale of… Read more »