The Business of Healthcare Podcast with Tara Humphrey #237 What firing fast and hiring slow looks like
In this week’s podcast, I work through the often-thorny topic of recruitment and onboarding, and, at the opposite end of the spectrum, outline my approach when a hire is just not working out and facing down the challenge of letting staff go.
You’ll hear all about:
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How promotion of strong content and a creative approach to recruitment can pay off for both recruiters and applicants
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Why going with your gut instinct is key (hint: don’t ignore those red flags!)
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Why I believe oversharing on information and expectation levels, right from the very beginning, is key to matching the needs of the business with your hire (because the former should always come first)
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How to fire effectively and manage an exit in the best way possible
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Why hiring slow and firing fast is a mantra I am now firmly subscribed to.
I also offer some simple tips on:
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Making sure you stand out to potential employees in an incredibly competitive market
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Putting together a polished, supportive, and professional onboarding process
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Considering how accessible you need to be as a recruiter, and once your hire is in post
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Embedding performance management from day one, giving your new joiner the best possible opportunity to flourish in their role
I’m Tara Humphrey and I am the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I’ve worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 80 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices.
I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I’m also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs.
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