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| The Monthly Pulse |
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| Why hiring “culture add" candidates beats hiring “culture fit” candidates every time |
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| The Story |
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| While hiring for “culture fit” has been a go-to approach in healthcare, shifting towards a “culture add” methodology is likely to yield better results. Candidates who represent diversity and bring unique values that don’t necessarily create a homogenous culture can help to address a broader range of patient needs and build confidence in your healthcare community. |
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| What You Should Know |
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| A cultural fit was once emphasized as an important characteristic when assessing healthcare candidates. Now, however, healthcare recruiters are increasingly welcoming candidates who represent a culture add, by focusing instead on values and behaviors that can help the organization move forward with success. Open-ended questions about challenging work situations can help recruiters find candidates with positive traits that will diversify and add value to the company culture.
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| How discussing competition may help fill opportunities |
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| The Story |
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| Most healthcare leaders steer away from discussing competition when interviewing potential hires, but being upfront about other candidates could pay off. Doing so may create a sense of urgency and illustrate the fact that the company and position are highly sought after. |
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| What You Should Know |
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| Candidates are likely wondering how many other candidates are being considered anyhow, so it makes sense to discuss competition. Navigate the topic tactfully by letting them know you’ll touch base again after going through other interviews. Or, ask what makes them stand out against other candidates you’re considering — it gives them a chance to highlight their best qualities while also letting them know there are others interested in the position.
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| An Important Shift May Be Happening in CT Surgery |
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| The Story |
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| Current membership for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is just 6% female, but the society says that’s about to change. According to research from STS and other cardiothoracic surgery societies, the proportion of female trainees has grown in recent decades and was at an all-time high of 26% in 2020. |
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| What You Should Know |
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| In 1976, the STS membership survey didn’t even include a question on sex. Now, the influx of female trainees suggests the field will become increasingly populated by women. Research indicates perceived barriers for women in cardiothoracic surgery include lifestyle factors and lack of mentorship opportunities, as well as implicit and explicit bias. Addressing these challenges could help healthcare organizations attract and retain a more gender inclusive workforce.
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| Leadership Reflections |
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Distractions
My family and I recently visited Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. A man, draped with several cameras around his neck, was walking from the inside space through a glass alcove to the outdoor space. He was distracted by his camera and the outdoor art displays in front of him so he didn’t notice a second set of doors and ran face first into a solid glass panel. Luckily he was fine, the only damage being that period of embarrassment when he recognized that several of us witnessed his mistake. |
It reminded me how easy it is to become distracted. We can be distracted drivers, distracted parents, and distracted employees. In any one of these situations, the impact can scale from a level of embarrassment to outright disaster, especially in the clinical space where distractions can mean life or death outcomes. It is important for us to be present and engaged in the task we are performing, to focus on the big picture while not losing sight of the obstacles right in front of us. Within our teams, we can also be responsible for identifying and pointing out obstacles for one another. How might you consider minimizing distractions, both for yourself and your team?
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| AAPPR Live Webinar: Compensation Trends |
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| National Association for Health Care Recruitment |
| Sat., July 16 - Tues., July 19 |
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| PracticeMatch Annual Recruitment Conference |
| Sun., Sept. 18 - Tues., Sept. 20 |
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| Leadership and Advocacy Summit |
| Thurs., Sept 29 to Sat., Oct 1 |
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