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Tech and Engineering Talent Wanted at Silicon Valley Career Fair

Tech and Engineering Talent Wanted at Silicon Valley Career Fair »

CINCINNATI, Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Dice Career Fairs is hosting a career event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

Technology and engineering talent will be able to speak with recruiting representatives from eCommerce, healthcare and technology firms. Pre-registration is recommended at www.dicecareerfairs.com where attendees will also find a complete list of companies attending. In addition, helpful tips for resumes, including sample resumes can be found in Dice’s Library of Free Sample Resumes.

Admission is free and the Santa Clara Convention Center is located at 5001 Great America Parkway in Santa Clara.

About Dice Career Fairs

Dice Career Fairs is a leading producer and host of career fairs and open houses focused primarily on technology and security-cleared candidates in the United States. www.dicecareerfairs.com

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The 5 Smartest Things People Can Do To Get Hired

The 5 Smartest Things People Can Do To Get Hired »

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/– Employers receive hundreds of applications in response to job openings, so it is imperative that you and your resume stand out from the crowd. Here are five surefire practices that will help you get your foot in the door.

Skip the objective statement

Instead of putting an objective statement at the beginning of your resume, create a job-specific, targeted introduction outlining your capabilities. Here, it is essential to avoid descriptions that could apply to a multitude of other job seekers. For example, drop lines like “I am people oriented,” and replace them with actual facts about your accomplishments. “Increased supplemental sales by 45% with widely recognized customer service abilities” says the same thing, but is both personal and illustrative of actual achievements. “Specifically, statistics and awards naturally distinguish you from other candidates because no one else can claim them as their own. When you include measurable accomplishments in your resume, you are demonstrating that you are a proven performer, and this gets the attention of hiring managers,” explains Alex Soto, a professional resume writer and career consultant.

Show what you can do

Successful job seekers show what they can do for an employer by relating their experiences in a way that is specifically tailored to an employer’s objectives, expectations and requirements. It may be your resume and experience, but your job search is definitely not about you. Understanding as much as you can about a potential employer is invaluable — thoroughly research the company and study the job description to ensure that your resume and cover letter are customized and reflect time and effort spent.

Make sure your resume reflects your experience level

If you are a recent graduate, your resume won’t, and shouldn’t be expected to, resemble someone’s with ten years of experience. A job seeker who has been a part of the workforce for a decade or more should focus heavily on achievements and progress. Someone just out of school, however, should concentrate on projects and accomplishments, and possibly some community, educational or sports activities. Do not attempt to pad your resume to make you look like someone you are not.

Express in writing why an employer should hire you

Why are you better than everyone else? Emphasize your strengths and don’t be afraid to mention your abilities. Just be careful how you phrase it. “A successful resume and cover letter should exhibit your track record as an achiever, not a doer. If you simply describe each job as a list of completed tasks, recruiters will write you off. A mere catalogue of duties does not communicate strength or value,” says Peggy Padalino of Jobfox.

Static expressions like ‘responsible for,’ ‘able to do,’ or ‘participated in’ are passive and reflect demonstrate a tendency to follow, not lead. Instead, communicate your achievements in a more dynamic manner, making use of proactive phrases like ‘chosen to lead…,’ ‘used knowledge of…’ or ‘played a key role in…’.

Be confident

The final, and most important thing you can do to get yourself hired is to exude confidence. Be secure and self-assured — without the right attitude, your chances of being hired diminish greatly. Although it’s natural (and generally recommended) to shy away from tooting your own horn, humility is not always productive when trying to get a job. If you want to get the job, you have to get noticed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, as they say, so squeak on!

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Synerion Canada Launches Innovative Recruitment Solution Software

Synerion Canada Launches Innovative Recruitment Solution Software »

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With over 25 years of workforce management experience, Synerion has more than 5,500 installations worldwide, tracking over 4,000,000 employees in a wide range of industries. Synerion’s goal is to help organizations operate more effectively and efficiently through their workforce management solutions. The company has now introduced their Recruitment Solution Software to further assist Canadian companies and organizations on their road to success.

Synerion’s President and CEO Ernie Pozzobon explained, “Our customers asked us to develop an effective recruiting solution to compliment and improve their workforce management system. Our new solution is further proof of Synerion’s continuingly innovative vision.”

Synerion’s Recruitment Solution is a complete and comprehensive application that starts with defining the job’s requirements, captures applicant resumes, identifying the most suitable candidates for the position and manages monitors and documents all stages of the recruitment process. A major benefit of Synerion’s recruitment solution is that it will allow organizations to shorten time to hire and reduce the high costs involved in the recruiting, training, and retaining of employees, thus providing fast return on investment.

Synerion’s recruitment solution is the latest product launch since the rebranding of their well established organization formerly known as TimeTECH. The rebranding of the company was to promote the fact that Synerion has evolved from its original TimeTECH roots. TimeTECH’s focus was on providing workforce management solutions for its clients. Synerion encompasses that aspect but now also incorporates the synergies from their consulting, implementation and support services in addition to their new recruitment solution in order to provide a more holistic approach in helping organizations be the best they can be.

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MaxHire Becomes the First Recruiting Software With Integrated Enterprise Business Intelligence

MaxHire Becomes the First Recruiting Software With Integrated Enterprise Business Intelligence »

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — With the launch of their new business intelligence dashboards slated for release in early February, MaxHire front-office software will become the very first recruiting software to have full enterprise business intelligence built right in.

“The addition of dashboards in MaxHire is extremely powerful and we’re proud to be the first recruiting software company to offer business intelligence integrated into our product,” commented MaxHire CEO, Peter Blitz.

MaxHire surveyed the current recruiting software market and found that there was a lack of solutions that had integrated business intelligence reports. The addition of dashboards in MaxHire will provide team leaders and business owners with insight into how their teams are performing, identify any problems early on and help them to more effectively manage staff and run their recruiting business.

The MaxHire dashboards have been built on Tableau Software technology and the interactive reports display information in real-time so there’s no lag in displaying statistics and no need to refresh the reports. The new business intelligence feature will be included in MaxHire at no extra charge and existing customers will receive a free upgrade that includes the new dashboard technology. Clients will receive a number of pre-built dashboards that they can access in their implementation of MaxHire and can customize the reports. Recruiting firms also have the option to create their own dashboards and reports if they purchase Tableau Desktop and are allowed to use 3rd party development tools to do so.

MaxHire has a history of being a leader in the recruiting software sector by leveraging new technologies to provide staffing firms with all the tools they need to get more jobs, find more candidates and make more placements. The new integrated dashboards that MaxHire is releasing in February speaks to that goal by providing in-depth business intelligence insight into how individual recruiters, teams and the company as a whole is performing so that owners and managers can make more informed business decisions.

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Executive Search Firm CTPartners Announces Promotions of Eight Global Contributors

Executive Search Firm CTPartners Announces Promotions of Eight Global Contributors »

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CTPartners (AMEX: CTP; www.ctnet.com), a leading global retained executive search firm, announced today that the company’s Executive Board has promoted eight consultants with strong performances across the globe.

CEO Brian Sullivan noted, “There have been many accomplishments by CTPartners in 2011, despite very challenging economic times. We are pleased to recognize these individual contributions reflecting an outstanding level of service to our clients.”

Promoted to Managing Partner:

Florence Magne, Professional Services – Paris
Ron Porter, Human Resources – New York

Promoted to Partner:

Alex Bennett, Life Sciences and Healthcare – London
Steve Cornacchia, Life Sciences and Healthcare – Columbia

Promoted to Principal:

Andre Baumgartner, Professional Services – Singapore
Anne-Hermine Nicolas, Professional Services – Paris
Sandy Li, Financial Services – New York
Muriel Moreau, Financial Services – Paris

“We congratulate these executives for their achievement of the high standards our company and clients expect,” added Sullivan.

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Allegheny General Hospital Retains B. E. Smith to Recruit New CEO

Allegheny General Hospital Retains B. E. Smith to Recruit New CEO »

Lenexa, Kansas (PRWEB) January 12, 2012 B. E. Smith, the only full-service leadership solutions firm dedicated exclusively to healthcare providers, has been retained to lead a national CEO search for Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pa. The top executive search firm in the healthcare industry, B. E. Smith placed more than 300 senior-level healthcare executives into organizations last year.

Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) is a 661-bed academic medical center serving Pittsburgh and the surrounding five-state area. AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience, orthopaedic and rehabilitation care. The medical center is a member of West Penn Allegheny Health System (WPAHS), a physician-led organization comprised of five hospitals in the Pittsburgh region. As a regional and global healthcare leader, the system’s specialty programs continually receive national and international recognition — particularly in the areas of bone and joint, cardiovascular, neurosciences and oncology.

AGH is seeking a seasoned executive leader skilled at crafting a vision that meets the needs of both the organization and health system. The ideal candidate will have excellent operational and financial acumen, as well as experience developing a collaborative relationship with physicians and driving strategy in a highly competitive market. The job posting is available on the B. E. Smith website at careers.besmith.com. Search using keyword Allegheny General Hospital.

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SmartRecruiters and Work4 Labs Partner to Deliver All in One Facebook Recruiting Solution

SmartRecruiters and Work4 Labs Partner to Deliver All in One Facebook Recruiting Solution »

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 13, 2012 Recruitment technology leaders Work4 Labs, Inc. (http://www.work4labs.com) and SmartRecruiters (http://www.smartrecruiters.com) jointly announced today integration between Work4 Labs’ Facebook recruiting application ‘Work for Us’ and SmartRecruiters’ free social recruiting platform. With the partnership, SmartRecruiters clients can now distribute their jobs directly from SmartRecruiters to ‘Work for Us’, Facebook’s #1 recruiting application. Work4 Labs clients can easily manage all of their candidates directly through SmartRecruiters powerful applicant tracking system.

“Work4 Labs and SmartRecruiters individually are great products,” said Bill Boorman, social recruiting consultant and top influencer in online recruiting. “Combined, they form a powerful solution for Facebook recruiting and talent management.”

SmartRecruiters is the free social recruiting platform that makes hiring easy. Leveraging the power of an open Software as a Service (SaaS) platform and pervasive social networks, SmartRecruiters is democratizing access to top talent for the largest hiring segment — small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Over 10,000 businesses have signed up to SmartRecruiters free recruiting software platform since its launch in September 2010.

“SmartRecruiters is thrilled to further tap into Facebook’s rapidly growing recruiting platform,” said Jerome Ternynck, SmartRecruiters Founder and CEO.

Work4 Labs helps companies leverage Facebook’s network of real-world identities and social distribution infrastructure. Work4 Labs products reduce hiring costs, improve recruiter/candidate communication, and save time by generating pre-qualified applicants. The result is a greatly improved hiring experience, brand value, and a pool for future recruiting.

“Work4 Labs is thrilled to extend free quality recruiting software to their SMB clients,” said Stephane Le Viet, Work4 Labs Founder and CEO.

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iCIMS™, Leading SaaS Provider, Secures $35 Million Minority Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity

iCIMS™, Leading SaaS Provider, Secures $35 Million Minority Investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity »

HAZLET, N.J. (January 11, 2012) – iCIMS, the leading provider of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) talent management solutions for the SMB market, announced today that the company has secured a $35 million minority growth equity investment from Susquehanna Growth Equity, LLC (SGE). Prior to securing the investment capital, iCIMS had been self-funded, highly profitable, and grown solely organically at 43% CAGR since 2003. The company plans to significantly increase investments in marketing, product development, and additional acquisitions that will further accelerate the organization’s rapid growth and expansion plans.

iCIMS focuses on delivering intuitive and scalable solutions designed to help companies of all sizes streamline Human Resources processes. iCIMS’ flagship product, the Talent Platform, is a seamless talent management solution that adheres to the company’s “back to the basics” philosophy, providing a simple-to-use yet extremely robust talent acquisition system that automates social recruiting, applicant tracking, and onboarding processes. Recently, iCIMS was recognized as a “champion” in the Info-Tech Research Group’s Vendor Landscape Report for Talent Acquisition Systems and tied for the highest overall rating within both the product and vendor evaluations.

iCIMS experienced explosive growth in 2011, reaching its 1000-client milestone by adding an average of one new customer for every business day. The company’s growth and sustained success has garnered recognition from several leading publications, trade organizations, and analyst firms. For the sixth consecutive year, iCIMS was ranked on the Inc. 500/5000 list of America’s fastest growing private companies. In addition, iCIMS ranked on the Deloitte Technology list of the fastest growing technology companies in North America for the sixth consecutive year.

“We have been watching iCIMS and the talent management software space for quite some time and believe this well-managed, nimble, and extremely profitable SaaS company will continue to devour market share in the vast SMB space,” said Scott Feldman, Director, SGE. “iCIMS has all of the makings of a SaaS giant on the march: strong leadership, clear strategic vision, innovative products, outstanding customer service, and employees who are invested in the company direction. We are very excited about the role our investment will play in the elevation of iCIMS’ success,” Feldman concluded.

“We are invigorated by the success the iCIMS team has demonstrated over the last 11 years and our path to this point has clearly earned the confidence of SGE,” said Colin Day, CEO, iCIMS. “We could have sustained our current rate of growth without an outside investment — but the timing was ideal to take iCIMS to the next level. This minority growth equity investment from SGE will help us dramatically accelerate our aggressive expansion plans. We look forward to offering deeper and broader services and support to our clients, and further penetrating the SMB marketplace with our high-value solutions and services,” Day concluded.

As part of its expansion strategy, iCIMS plans to increase full time staff by almost 25% within the next year. These employees will be spread throughout the United States and abroad and will be concentrated in marketing, sales, and technology.

Scott Feldman, Amir Goldman, and Jonathan Klahr will join the iCIMS Board of Directors. All three SGE representatives currently serve on the boards of multiple software companies including the JK Group, PaySimple, Netformx, MMIT, and Skybox. iCIMS was represented in the transaction by Raymond James & Associates (NYSE-RJF).

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Alliance Staffing Solutions Opens New Office in Elyria, Ohio

Alliance Staffing Solutions Opens New Office in Elyria, Ohio »

INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Alliance Staffing Solutions, a full-service recruitment agency with offices in Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Franklin counties, has extended its presence to Lorain County by opening a new office at 1530 West River Road North, Suite B in Elyria, Ohio. This expansion is part of the company’s aggressive growth strategy to penetrate new industries and communities, a plan that to date has resulted in a 300 percent increase in revenue since 2009.

“Elyria and Lorain County show tremendous growth potential for us,” explained company President Aaron Grossman. “Despite the high unemployment rate, many companies are struggling to find qualified candidates. There have been a variety of reports showing manufacturing companies in particular are struggling to find new employees, and we’re confident our large candidate pool will position us as a valuable partner for companies in this region that are looking to hire.”

In September 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an unemployment rate of 8 percent in the Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor area. Grossman said that while that rate is lower than the national or Ohio figures, company leaders tell him that finding qualified talent at all levels is an enduring challenge.

“Our focus has been on developing what we call ‘Rock Star’ teams, helping to recruit the very best candidates, and then identifying the right cultural and skills fit with companies looking to build a strong workforce,” Grossman said. “We’re growing so rapidly because we go far beyond just sending anyone out to fill a job, but instead use technology and aggressive candidate recruiting to ensure we can find the ideal candidate.”

As the new office grows its customer base, Alliance Staffing will expand its own staff in Lorain County to handle the workload. In fact, during 2011, Alliance Staffing added 13 new full-time, permanent positions to its own staff, resulting in a 23 percent increase in employees.

Alliance Staffing Solutions serves the broadest scope of industries among any staffing recruitment agency in Northeast Ohio, giving its customers single-source convenience across multiple specialties. This deep experience within so many industry specialties allows Alliance to provide consistent, qualified placements that enhance organizational productivity.

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Jed Hughes Joins Korn/Ferry as Global Head of Sports Practice

Jed Hughes Joins Korn/Ferry as Global Head of Sports Practice »

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — What do Mark Murphy, CEO of the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers and Coach Brady Hoke of the Sugar Bowl champion Michigan Wolverines have in common?

Both were placed in their organizations by Jed Hughes, the world of sport’s pioneer of senior-level search and organizational assessment. Korn/Ferry International (NYSE: KFY), a premier global provider of talent management solutions, today announced that Mr. Hughes has joined the Firm as Global Sector Head of the Sports Practice. He will be based in the Firm’s New York office.

The evolving landscape and economic pressures within the world of intercollegiate and professional sports have elevated the importance of hiring the right leaders to make the right decisions impacting their organizations. Millions of dollars are at stake and the consequences have never been more critical – from cash-strapped intercollegiate environments to professional sports organizations, each trying to increase profitability and stimulate their fan base.

“Professional sports is a complex business that co-mingles entertainment, retail, consumer goods, technology and new media. Choosing the right leadership is critical to success,” said Bob Damon, Korn/Ferry International president of North America. “Jed has a long and distinguished career as the leading consultant in professional sports and intercollegiate athletics. His relationships are extensive and his knowledge of the critical trends and leadership issues impacting the world of sports is unparalleled.”

Mr. Hughes joins Korn/Ferry from Spencer Stuart, where he led the Sports Practice for over 12 years and served as a core member of the Board and CEO Practice. Among his high profile placements are Mark Murphy, CEO of the Green Bay Packers; Larry Scott, Commissioner of the Pac-12 Conference; and Brady Hoke, who last week restored football glory to the University of Michigan by guiding the Wolverines to a Sugar Bowl victory. Other premier sports organizations that Jed has conducted searches for include the United States Olympic Committee, Ladies Professional Golf Association, PGA of America, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, Arsenal Football Club, Liverpool Football Club, Ohio State University, ATP Tour, and Women’s Tennis Association.

Mr. Hughes also has a proven track record of success outside the sports world, having recruited board directors and CEOs within private equity, consumer and industrial organizations, including, Solectron, Stride Rite, Westpoint Stevens, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, U.S. Steel Corporation, and PNC Bank.

Earlier in his career Mr. Hughes coached for two decades in professional and intercollegiate football where he served under five Hall of Fame coaches – Bo Schembechler (University of Michigan), Chuck Noll (Pittsburgh Steelers), Bud Grant (Minnesota Vikings), John Ralston (Stanford University) and Terry Donahue (UCLA).

After his coaching career, Mr. Hughes had a stint with Walter V. Clark, a behavioral assessment company where he led the development of psychological testing and assessments for organizations that included Super Bowl champions San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. He also coached some of the top business executives at General Electric, R.R. Donnelly, H.J. Heinz, and PNC Bank in leadership.

Mr. Hughes holds an M.A. from Stanford University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan with a focus on organizational behavior. He is the author of Succession Planning – The Retail Black Hole, An Old Game with New Challenges – Leadership at a Crossroads in Intercollegiate Sports, and Survival in the Sports Entertainment Business: The New Darwinism?

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VISTA Staffing Solutions Makes Inavero’s 2011 Best of Staffing™ Talent List

VISTA Staffing Solutions Makes Inavero’s 2011 Best of Staffing™ Talent List »

SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VISTA Staffing Solutions announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s 2011 Best of Staffing™ Talent list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is a survey-based satisfaction award that recognizes staffing and recruiting firms that provide an exceptional experience for the professionals they place. VISTA is a physician staffing agency that provides short and long-term physician jobs across the US, international placements, and rewarding permanent physician jobs.

“VISTA was thrilled and humbled to receive one of the very highest Net Promoters® Scores from our physicians in this year’s survey,” says VISTA President Christian Rutherford. ‘We would particularly like to thank the nearly 300 physicians who completed the survey on our behalf and the employees who earned this positive response. We see this year’s results as an important benchmark for maintaining our level of service and improving the overall physician and client experience with VISTA in years to come.”

Staffing firms competing to make the Best of Staffing™ list underwent a rigorous survey process followed by careful analysis of responses to determine satisfaction levels. VISTA received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 70.6 percent of physicians surveyed, significantly higher than the industry’s average of 63%. Best of Staffing participants secured a place on the list by earning an average Net Promoter Score® that was nearly double the national staffing industry benchmark for talent who had been placed in a job.

Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at www.bestofstaffing.com. For more information about Inavero, visit www.inavero.com.

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Technomedia-Hodes iQ Attains Safe Harbor Certification

Technomedia-Hodes iQ Attains Safe Harbor Certification »

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 11, 2012 – Technomedia-Hodes iQ, a leading provider of Talent Management Solutions, today announced it has received Safe Harbor certification. Safe Harbor certification constitutes adherence with the data privacy policies that meet specific guidelines, which are intended to address data privacy protection issues between the United States and European Union.

Developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in consultation with the European Commission, Safe Harbor bridges the different data privacy approaches between the U.S. and European Commission’s Directive on Data Protection. In order to gain Safe Harbor certification, a company must comply with the seven Safe Harbor principles, which cover notice, choice, transfers to third parties, access, security, data integrity and enforcement.

Dwaine Maltais, Executive Vice President of Technomedia-Hodes iQ, said, “Our clients have entrusted their business-critical data to us. We take their confidence very seriously and work hard to continually demonstrate our commitment to data protection. Our latest certification is particularly noteworthy to our multinational customers who need cross-border assurance that their talent management data will be compliant with local data privacy requirements.”

Technomedia-Hodes iQ obtained ISO 9001: 2008 certification in 2004 for the implementation of its quality management system. Since then, the Company has also obtained ISO 27001 certification, the only internationally accepted security standard that requires companies to demonstrate that they have undertaken a systematic approach to managing sensitive corporate information and ensuring data security.

Maltais concluded, “Technomedia-Hodes iQ places significant importance on data confidentiality. We proactively conduct routine security audits as well as seek relevant certifications such as Safe Harbor that demonstrate our alignment with responsible privacy practices.”

More information about Technomedia-Hodes iQ’s data protection certifications and its privacy policies can be accessed at www.Technomedia-HodesiQ.com.

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Health Care Hiring Continues to Expand during Weakened Economy

Health Care Hiring Continues to Expand during Weakened Economy »

CHICAGO, Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A survey released by Sullivan, Cotter and Associates, Inc. (SullivanCotter), a nationally-recognized compensation and human resource management consulting firm, reports that most hospitals and health care systems increased their physician staffing in 2011 and plan to continue to do so in 2012.

This finding is contained in SullivanCotter’s 2011 Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey Report, now available for purchase. The survey contains data from 424 health care organizations representing 66,400 health care providers and is considered the industry standard.

According to the survey, over the past 12 months, nearly three-quarters of the survey participants reported they increased their physician staffing levels; adding 12 specialists and nine primary care physicians to their staffs on average. Additionally, three-quarters also indicted they plan to increase their physician staffs and mid-level providers over the next 12 months.

“These data are consistent with the labor market shift in physician employment that has been occurring over the past few years,” noted Kim Mobley, practice leader for physician compensation. “We expect this trend to continue for some time. This shift in the labor market has resulted in what has become a highly competitive labor market for physicians as organizations and physicians align to provide services in a high quality, more efficient manner.”

Widely acknowledged as the industry standard for physician data, the 19th Annual edition of the survey report represents the most comprehensive physician database among major commercially-available surveys of its kind. It contains data from 424 health care organizations representing 66,400 health care providers. Total cash compensation (TCC) and productivity data are reported on over 212 physician, PhD, mid-level provider (MLP) and administrative MD and PhD specialties as well as 8 medical group executive positions.

This year’s comprehensive report also includes TCC levels paid to Staff Physicians, Program Directors, Medical Directors/Division Chiefs and, for select specialties, Department Chairs. The survey reports productivity data (wRVUs) collections and gross patient charges as well as productivity ratios (TCC to collections, TCC per wRVU, TCC to gross patient charges and collections per wRVU).

Other Key Findings
The survey also found that health care organizations are using increasingly sophisticated compensation plans. Many are basing incentives not just on productivity, but also on physician performance, most often tied to patient satisfaction (74%) and/or quality (72%). Although the amount of compensation typically tied to physician performance has been about 3-5%, it is expected to increase to about 7-10% of physician total cash compensation. According to Mobley, this trend is expected to continue as health care organizations adopt more sophisticated plans and align their physician compensation strategies to future reimbursement methodologies.

Other physician compensation trends to note include: the continued use of on-call pay, as 65% of health care organizations reported paying at least some physicians for call coverage (up from 54% in 2010); the use of non-compete agreements, as reported by two-thirds of the survey participants; and the use of hiring bonuses, as reported by nearly three-quarters of the survey participants.

The 2011 Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey Report is now available for purchase. The cost to health care organizations who participated in the 2011 survey is $500. The cost for organizations agreeing to participate in next year’s survey is $950, while the cost of health care organizations not wishing to participate next year is $2,000. Non-health care organizations must call for the price. A CD containing the survey data tables is included with the purchase of the survey. To order a copy of the survey, please visit www.sullivancotter.com or contact Jill St. Aubin, Survey Project Coordinator, at [email protected].

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Randstad Technologies Opens New Office in San Jose

Randstad Technologies Opens New Office in San Jose »

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Expanding its US footprint, Randstad Technologies has opened a new office in San Jose, California. A leading provider of total IT solutions, Randstad Technologies’ new regional branch will provide both local clients and national accounts support in finding the IT talent they need to help keep their businesses running smoothly. Led by branch manager, Sean Norris, the office officially opened its doors on January 1, 2012. Contact information for the location is:

2033 Gateway Place #120
San Jose, CA 95110
(P) 408.573.1111

“The opening of our San Jose office is a critical step in expanding the Randstad Technologies footprint across the nation. The Silicon Valley continues to be a leading hub for high-tech innovation and development, so expanding to that location goes hand-in-hand with our efforts to gain market share in those areas,” noted Erik Fleischman, regional manager for Randstad Technologies. “It also fits our business model, which emphasizes a local presence backed by a powerful global network of offices, professionals and capabilities. This allows us to clearly understand the markets in which we invest, which also allows us to capitalize on possibilities wherever they may arise.”

Erik also adds, “San Jose is a thriving, culturally diverse area with a robust technology market. I am eager for our company to bring its expertise and industry experience to our current and potential portfolio of clients in the San Jose area, as Randstad Technologies continues to expand its national and global reach.”

About Randstad Technologies
When it comes to connecting IT experts to the organizations that need their talent most, Randstad Technologies has the edge. We position our candidates to succeed by introducing them to opportunities that both utilize their unique technical skills and allow them to develop new ones. In an ever-evolving industry, we’re constantly refreshing our expertise to deliver the full-service capabilities-from resume guidance to industry trend spotting necessary for IT professionals to succeed and stay ahead. With our large network of professionals and our relationships with many leading-edge firms, we’re here to find opportunities for you to contribute to business successes, achieve your current career goals, and pave the way for new ones.

For more information, visit, www.randstadtechnologies.com.

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Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Staffing Excellence

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Staffing Excellence »

Lombard, IL, January 11, 2012 –(PR.com)– Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc., a national staffing organization specialized in recruiting skilled personnel for clients in the Professional Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare and Information Technology industries, celebrated its tenth anniversary in business on December 27th last week. Since its inception, the company has experienced tremendous growth, accumulated prestigious accolades and solidified its reputation as an innovative and fast-growing mainstay in the staffing industry.

“Looking back over the past ten years, I could not be prouder of what our Medix team has accomplished,” said Andrew Limouris, Medix’s CEO and President. What started out as a few employees in one executive office space back in 2001 has amassed into a national company with over 170 internal employees in 14 offices across the nation. Medix has grown to currently serve a multitude of clients and over 2000 contract employees nationwide.

Medix’s growth and success over the past decade is also demonstrated by the awards and industry recognition the company has been honored with this year, being featured on both the Crain’s Chicago Business “Fast Fifty” list of the fastest growing companies in the Chicagoland area, and the “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in the nation.

“Being honored on these lists and looking back at our accomplishments over the past ten years is truly a testament to the outstanding team we have cultivated at Medix. We were fortunate enough to excel quickly in the infant stages of our business, but it is a substantial feat to be in our tenth year of business and experiencing this type of rapid growth,” said Limouris.

With a fresh year before them, the Medix team is poised for a successful 2012, according to Limouris. “We started out a decade ago with amazing people that set a great foundation for the company we have become over the past ten years. Our culture of passion and teamwork will continue to bring us success in serving our clients and candidates for the next decade and well beyond.”

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