At Favorite Healthcare Staffing, we know a lot of thought goes into your decision making when choosing which healthcare staffing agency to partner with. There are many important factors to consider when deciding who you want to help manage your workforce. While this might sound like a stressful decision to make, it can actually be quite simple. We’ve provided a list of tips on how to choose the best staffing partner for your healthcare facility.
A company’s values and goals say a lot about how they operate. It’s often wise to ensure a staffing agency’s values and goals align with your own. If you have different goals or missions that might collide in a negative way, you should think about looking elsewhere. You’ll know it’s a good match when you come to the conclusion that you are able to see eye to eye on each other’s core values
Don’t be afraid to speak up and ask all the questions that you need answered. For instance, you’ll want to know about all their staffing capabilities. Additionally, how does the company measure success and KPI’s? How does the staffing agency offer cost savings? What is the credentialing process like? How do they measure client satisfaction? These are just some examples of good questions that you’ll want to ask a healthcare staffing agency that you’re considering partnering with.
Being straightforward and clear about what you need from a staffing partner is a major necessity. If you don’t think they have every service that you require, they’ll understand. At Favorite, we are proud to offer many diverse services that we can tailor to fit your individual needs. Don’t settle for less when considering who to choose for your staffing partner.
Do your research beforehand to make sure that you are considering a reputable company to partner with. Working with an illegitimate staffing partner will not only hurt you, but it can also hurt the patients at your healthcare facility. Reduce the chances of partnering with a problematic staffing agency by doing in-depth research and further looking into the company’s reputation. For example, it would be beneficial to determine if the agency hires W2 employees or 1099 independent contractors. At Favorite, we only hire W2 employees to ensure that safety and accountability remains a priority within your healthcare facility.
When getting to know your potential staffing agency partner, try to go with what you gut is telling you. Do they seem genuine and honest? Do they just seem like they’re trying to get your business, or do they seem like they actually want to offer you value and partnership? Get to know the staffing agency you are considering partnering with so you can get a good idea of their priorities.
While it might seem like a good idea to partner with a huge company, this isn’t always the case. If the company is too large and has an abundance of clients, your healthcare facility might not be their biggest priority. However, you also don’t want to partner with a company that is too small because they might not be able to meet all your necessary requirements. For instance, a smaller company might not have 24/7 support when you need it most. Favorite Healthcare Staffing operates nationwide, yet it still has a local presence where you can find 24/7 support every day of the year.
A staffing agency's technology is important to assess because you want it to be efficient, easy to use, and up to date. When a company’s tech is out of date and slow, this can cause you frustration and can even lead to a lack of staff at your facility. Skip the hassle and partner with a healthcare staffing agency that has updated technology that is easy to use. Favorite’s mobile app and client portal, Mobilize, is constantly being updated to fit the needs of our clients and employees. We also offer market analytics and a customized reporting suite so that you can get the most out of our technology.
Being flexible is an extremely important quality to have when working in the healthcare industry. You want to ensure that you will have talent readily available when you need them most. If one of your staff members can’t make it to their shift, you want to know that the staffing agency you partner with will instantly have a solution to your problem. Never go a day without a missing staff member when partnering with a reliable and flexible staffing partner.
Choosing a reliable staffing partner is crucial, especially when staffing shortages have become more prevalent over the years. Favorite is here to help you optimize your workforce and be the most trusted partner in healthcare staffing. We hope this blog helps you when you need to choose your next staffing partner.