by John Krieg
Hire Slow, Fire Fast
Make sure it’s not just the talent you are hiring for, but also the right personality/culture fit. You can teach skills to do the job, but you can’t necessarily teach employees how to be a drama free team player or to get along with others etc.
Pay/Benefits
It’s essential for companies to pay their employees competitive compensation, so continuing to evaluate and adjust salaries is critical.
If regular raises/more pay isn’t an option, perks can make your workplace stand out to potential new hires and re-engage current staff, all while boosting employee morale. Flexible schedules and remote work options (separate from pandemic-related stay-at-home orders) are the perks many professionals value most.
Make the First Day the Most Important One
Make employees feel welcome from the start. This could mean welcome signs, balloons, first day lunch, decorated desk, or a company wide email welcoming them to the team. It is important to show how much you appreciate them and welcome them with open arms.
Expose Them to Company Culture from Day 1
From the start, make sure you teach new employees not only about the job, but also about the company culture and how they can contribute to and thrive in it.
Team Building Events
Trivia night at a local bar, team lunches, happy hours, etc. all bring teams closer together outside of the office environment. Have fun with holidays and decorate the office. Bring in doughnuts for another department and say “thanks for all you do to help us!”.
Life/Work Balance
If the company will support the cause, provide one paid work week, per year for volunteer time/charity efforts. Taking an hour a month, or a week at a time, fuels the team member’s passion and creates incredible goodwill and appreciation.
WOW Awards
Recognize and reward someone who is going above and beyond, on a monthly basis. Give them a gift card and make a big deal showcasing this star in front of everyone.
Regular/Frequent Reviews
Ask what their goals are for the next calendar year by meeting regularly to get updates. Make a plan to execute and make that plan happen, personally and professionally. Help them visualize their future within the company.
So Why Biomed?
What considerations would lead someone to choose to become a healthcare technology management (HTM) professional?
How to Use TikTok During Job Search
I’ve written a lot about the important role LinkedIn can play in the career search. But recently, I’ve learned that TikTok is becoming a key part of that process.
Networking – Stepping Into Your Circle
If you are just starting out in the HTM field, you may feel obscure. Perhaps you think that you don’t have much to offer. That’s ok. The more people you interact with in this industry, the easier it will be to find your fit.
Why Mentorship is Important
Mentorships always have been an important aspect of getting a foot in the door and climbing the career ladder. But many people from underserved communities don’t have the connections often needed to find someone to help them along.
Internships
Finding the right internship can be a challenging part of getting started in any business, and healthcare technology management (HTM) is no exception.
How has the term ‘culture fit’ evolved during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Will you fit in with the culture of the company you’re interviewing with? That has been a topic of conversation for quite some time, but as COVID-19 upended the workplace and brought remote work to the forefront, the definition of “culture fit” has been upended too.
A Good Offense – Showing up for an Interview
Be prepared to speak about your intangible gifts indirectly. Show more than you tell. Speak truthfully, confidently, and casually about your skills and capacities.
Will Turning Down Job Offer Close Door Forever?
I recently spoke with someone who turned down one job offer with a company he greatly respects in favor of another job that will help him expand his skill set and…
Make the Interview Match the Resume!
If you’re an HTM student struggling to write a resume for an entry-level position, here’s how to craft your story so that your experience, education, character, and soft skills can emerge through a one-to two-page resume.
Positive Thinking
In a career-sense, what does “think positively” actually mean? How does someone practice positive thinking?
