Healthcare Organizations Choose Kronos® for Selection and Hiring Expertise
Rapid adoption of talent management solutions supports quality care initiatives
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 26, 2007 — Healthcare organizations are under intense pressure and scrutiny to deliver superior patient care. But the shortage of qualified healthcare providers, coupled with an abundance of regulations and work rules, often challenge that goal. This dynamic is driving healthcare organizations to select talent management solutions from Kronos® Incorporated (Nasdaq: KRON).
Overcoming industry obstacles with talent management solutions
The healthcare industry is a fiercely competitive hiring environment and the demand on the system is intensifying with the aging baby boomer population. "With the Kronos solution we are prepared to overcome the labor market challenges," said Lisa Reddick, human resources manager at The Goodman Group. "The behavioral-based assessments in the Kronos solution will enable us to hire employees who will stay on the job longer which reduces industry-plaguing turnover. In addition, the online application casts a wide net of applicants and the selection process helps us choose the very best candidates."
Balancing quality care and the labor shortage is a challenge for healthcare organizations. "Creating an environment that values quality care begins with hiring employees who share our passion for superior care," said Steve Krautscheid, employment coordinator at Tuality Healthcare. "The Kronos solution will enable us to hire compassionate employees focused on creating a nurturing and safe community for our residents. The solution will also enable us to provide a higher level of care by aligning our employees’ qualifications with their daily responsibilities and job activities."
As compliance becomes more and more of an issue in healthcare, it is critical to create a consistent hiring process. "The Kronos solution will enable us to hire top-quality employees that fit directly into our unique resident-focused culture across all of our Living Centers," said Abe Emery, vice president of human resources at HMR Advantage Health System. "By standardizing our hiring approach, we will cultivate a workforce dedicated to our residents and their families by attracting, selecting, and hiring employees who share our desire to create an engaging environment."
Quality care starts with hiring the best people
"Providing quality care is the number one priority of the healthcare industry, but too often that goal is threatened. The talent shortage is plaguing the industry, making it difficult to attract and hire employees who will provide the best care," said Chris Marsh, president of the Kronos Talent Management Division. “Best practice organizations are reaping significant benefits by implementing talent management solutions to select and hire the best qualified employees. In this competitive hiring environment, we are seeing explosive growth in the adoption of talent management solutions to help manage the labor shortage.”
Kronos made this announcement from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Annual Conference & Exhibition being held Feb. 25-March 1, 2007 in New Orleans. Kronos is exhibiting in booth #1828.
The Kronos Talent Management Division, based in Beaverton, Ore., was formed upon completion of Kronos' August 2006 acquisition of Unicru, Inc.
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos Incorporated empowers organizations around the world to effectively manage their workforce. At Kronos, we are experts who are solely focused on delivering software and services that enable organizations to reduce costs, increase productivity, improve employee satisfaction, and ultimately enhance the level of service they provide. Kronos serves customers in more than 50 countries through its network of offices, subsidiaries, and distributors. Widely recognized as a market and thought leader in managing the workforce, Kronos has unrivaled reach with more than 30 million people using a Kronos solution every day. Learn more about Kronos at www.kronos.com.
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