Tick…tick…boom(ers)

• Author: Amitai Givertz
• Posted: May 25, 2007
• Category: Recruitment Communications, Employment Branding
• Tags: Recruitment Communications, USNews & World Report
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In this article Planning for Tomorrow Today the issue of aging boomers in the workforce – specifically the healthcare industry – is detailed. One quote stands out:
 
“A recent report by the U.S. Government Accounting Office shows that most employers have taken little action to prepare for the demographic transition that will come when their baby boom employees retire.”
 
As detailed in previous posts here and here, the hiring of qualified healthcare professionals can be a daunting task – even for the most seasoned HR professionals. Add to that the fact that many of the nations’ soon-to-retire boomers are in the healthcare field, and the task becomes even more difficult.
 
As stated in the article, U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Hospitals ranked NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital should be considered as a model of an organization that has the tools in place to survive in an ever-tightening job market. What is your organization doing to ensure a fully-staffed future? Here’s an idea…

It’s important to look beyond immediate staffing needs and focus on long-term recruitment and retention strategies; and by utilizing effective employer branding, you will create a strategy that works both now and in the future.