Laudio Blog | Healthcare Operations & Performance Management

Recruit and Develop: Top Trends in Workforce Planning and Frontline Leadership

Written by Ashleigh LaPorta | Jul 23, 2021

As a healthcare leader today, you know too well the unparalleled pressure and constant challenges that come with building, managing, engaging and retaining teams. With a more authentic, holistic approach, today’s leaders are overcoming these challenges while staying focused what really matters – supporting and uplifting our teams. Here are some top trends to consider – direct from Laudio members – leaders like you.

RECRUIT and DEVELOP

In a recent discussion with Michael Vacarro, SVP of Acute Inpatient Nursing at Novant Health, he said “It’s time to start recruiting nationally, and supporting our residents and their growth journey.” How can we best invest in our internal talent, and help remove any obstacles in their path? Here are a few ways leading healthcare organizations, like his, are addressing this problem:

  • Year long residency programs to support transition to practice
  • Cohorts and networking opportunities within the organization to create a positive work environment
  • Upward Mobility scholarships to promote continued learning and professional growth

“The biggest tool for recruitment is retaining the talent that we have,” says Vacarro.

In a recent discussion with Michael Vacarro, SVP of Acute Inpatient Nursing at Novant Health, he said “It’s time to start recruiting nationally, and supporting our residents and their growth journey.”

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Watch the full recording of this discussion here.