Private Pay Staffing: How to Hire the Best In A Complex World
In a recent post, I talked about the need to complete a community assessment plan before you launch your Private Pay agency. Today, however, I’m all about ways to find the right staff so that can open your doors with confidence.
First of all, you don’t want to set up shop in a community that doesn’t offer a large pool of qualified employees. Before you open your doors, do a quick survey of the educational terrain. Is there a nearby technical or community college that trains in the fields you will be looking for?
Develop a relationship with the college counselors and placement office staff. Post your ads on the school bulletin boards, as well as in local cafés and coffeehouses, or any other places students might congregate.
If the educational facilities are not in your neighborhood, how far would a new hire have to travel to get to work? Scope out public transportation as well as any carpool or vanpool opportunities that might be available to you as an employer. There are a number of Internet sites that help employees join local carpools. Investigate those as well.
If it turns out the employee pool in your area is limited, it is likely you will have to go the extra mile to attract and retain quality staff. Taking the time to research what is there increases your likelihood of success. Look for more about that in a future post.
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