Make PTs & Clinicians BEG To Work For You w/ Rick Lau
Sep 30, 2024
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Rick Lau, a seasoned healthcare entrepreneur and business coach, teams up with Shaida Rabie, a Gen Z social media expert, to tackle the hiring crisis in clinics. They discuss leveraging social media to attract top talent and share secrets on optimizing Google for better recruitment results. They emphasize the importance of showcasing clinic culture through engaging content and using innovative marketing strategies to appeal to potential hires. Tune in for insights on making your practice a desirable workplace in today’s competitive landscape!
Social media is pivotal for recruitment, as younger generations prefer discovering job opportunities through engaging content rather than traditional job boards.
Highlighting clinic culture and community involvement can attract top talent by showcasing a vibrant work environment that resonates with potential hires.
Deep dives
Evolving Recruitment Strategies
Traditional recruitment methods in the healthcare space are becoming increasingly ineffective due to a shrinking pool of available talent, exacerbated by the pandemic's impact. The average hiring process can take between eight to sixteen weeks, leaving practices vulnerable to staff shortages. As a response, practice owners are urged to adopt more proactive strategies that emphasize a continuous marketing approach, not only to attract patients but also to recruit clinicians. A multifaceted approach involving workshops, internships, and social media marketing is critical to ensuring a well-rounded talent acquisition strategy.
Social Media's Role in Recruitment
The shift in recruiting methods is largely driven by the habits of younger generations, particularly Gen Z, who increasingly turn to social media platforms for job opportunities rather than traditional job boards. Instead of waiting for job postings on platforms like Indeed, prospective employees often discover openings through their favorite companies' social media accounts. Employers must effectively showcase their workplace culture through engaging content on platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, allowing potential hires to relate to their organizational environment. Establishing a presence on these platforms can be instrumental in not only attracting applicants but also nurturing a community of interested candidates.
The Importance of Culture and Community Engagement
Clinic culture and community involvement have become essential factors for attracting top talent in the healthcare sector. Clinics that display a fun, energetic workplace through social media content can compel candidates who may not be actively seeking a job but are intrigued by the vibrant work environment. Highlighting local events, sponsorships, and community initiatives not only raises awareness about the clinic but also emphasizes the organization's commitment to making a positive impact. Authentic connections through shared experiences can establish a rapport with potential hires, making them more likely to consider the clinic when job opportunities arise.
Leveraging Google for Effective Recruitment
Innovative strategies for recruitment also involve utilizing Google's tools to better reach potential hires. By creating specialized job posting centers within their websites, clinics can optimize their visibility in search results, even outperforming traditional job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter. This strategy, combined with smart use of Google Ads targeting specific demographics or locations, can create a strong competitive edge. Harnessing both organic and paid strategies allows clinics to capture a broader audience, increasing the number of quality applicants and allowing for better hiring decisions in a tight labor market.
Is your failure to hire crippling your business growth? Does hiring make you lose sleep at night?
We get it. In this episode, Neil is joined by Rick Lau & Shaida Rabie from Clinic Accelerator. We'll teach you...
How to use social media to hire
A secret way to use Google to hire & beat Indeed / Ziprecruiter
How to make your clinicians' lifestyles part of your marketing
About Our Guests
Rick Lau is a healthcare entrepreneur and business coach with 20+ years of experience. He has built and successfully exited multiple businesses, including a network of 127 physical therapy clinics with over 1400 staff. Rick has grown his personal brand on social media with over 15.7K followers and 3.7M views using his proven strategies and tactics. Rick is also a lecturer at the Schulich School of Business (York University) Health Industry Management MBA Program.
Shaida Rabie is a GenZ social media expert who generated over 3.7M organic social media views in the last year alone and trained over 212 marketing coordinators. She’s helped numerous 7 and 8-figure clinic owners boost their patient numbers and attract new recruits with her digital marketing strategies. She currently mentors over 950 clinics, teaching their teams how to harness the power of social media to attract new patients and take their marketing and businesses to the next level.
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