Harger Howe Recruitment Marketing Blog

Physician recruitment has become one of the defining strategic challenges facing healthcare organizations today. Across the country, health systems are investing heavily in recruiting infrastructure, expanding compensation packages, and increasing marketing spend to compete for a limited pool of…

Healthcare leaders increasingly recognize that the workforce challenge facing hospitals is not simply a matter of hiring more clinicians. It is a structural issue that requires organizations to rethink how their workforce is designed.

Healthcare executives are entering the next phase of industry transformation with a clear objective: maintain financial stability while continuing to pursue strategic growth.

The healthcare sector has spent the past few years in triage mode scrambling to address unprecedented staffing shortages while maintaining patient care. Now approaching 2026, the conversation is shifting. It’s no longer just about filling roles quickly; it’s about building a sustainable workforce…

Recruiting physicians is unlike filling any other role. The demand is high, the supply is limited, and the stakes (quality patient care and organizational stability) are enormous. While administrators often want positions filled quickly, it’s critical to set realistic expectations for time-to-fill…

In today’s hiring landscape, your careers page is often the first impression a candidate has of your organization. It is not just a static place to list jobs. It is a crucial part of your recruitment marketing funnel. Yet for many companies, this page acts more like a dead end than a conversion…

Industry associations have long been the backbone of skilled trade ecosystems, connecting manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and professionals through shared interests and standards. Traditionally, their focus has been on advocacy, networking, and education, but a growing challenge has moved…

The conversation around work-life balance in healthcare is no longer a side topic, it’s central to the future of physician recruitment and retention. As the physician shortage deepens and the demands on clinical care continue to rise, healthcare employers must take a hard look at what the next…

In today’s tight healthcare labor market where physician shortages loom, the quality of candidate experience is unexpectedly becoming a decisive factor. When prospective physicians encounter unclear job postings, slow responses, or disjointed scheduling, they often assume this reflects deeper…

In today’s hiring landscape, recruiters are facing more pressure than ever before. While their job titles might suggest a focus on sourcing, interviewing, and securing top talent, the reality is that much of their day is consumed by tasks that have little to do with actual recruiting. It is not a…