Monday Market Share – Contract Staffing

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Discover how your business can benefit from contract staffing solutions in this month’s Monday Market Share series. In this interview, Director of Staffing Kyle Wagehoft explores the top industries and skillsets in high demand for contracting staff, as well as the reasons why more companies are choosing this approach. Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or a new hiring manager, Kyle's insights and advice will help you make the most of this dynamic and growing area of staffing.

Kyle uses his expertise in contract staffing and temporary hiring solutions to answer the following questions:

  • What are the top 3 industries and skillsets in high demand for temporary hiring and contract staffing?
  • Why are more companies choosing to leverage contract staffing solutions?
  • What’s your best advice for companies looking to hire on a contract staffing basis vs direct hiring?

Read on to hear his responses or click on the video below!

What are the top 3 industries and skillsets in high demand for temporary and contract staffing?

“The top three industries that we're currently seeing the highest demand for contracting staff are healthcare, IT, and finance and accounting. Specifically, within healthcare, there's currently staffing shortages across the U.S. so we're seeing both nurses and revenue cycle staff in the highest demand. Within IT, as companies are starting to shift more towards digital transformation, we are seeing both full stack developers and UX/UI designers as being the highest in demand. Within finance and accounting, both public and private accountants are the hottest hiring need. They're becoming more difficult to find and hire as there are two times as many openings as there are candidates available right now.”

Why are more companies choosing to leverage contract staffing solutions?

“We are currently seeing companies starting to choose contract solutions over traditional direct hiring. The first reason being taxes and headcount. Employees are considered the most expensive cost for any company and the most risk. Companies can address these costs by partnering with long-term contractor companies, like Blue Signal. When engaging with professional staffing agencies, such as Blue Signal, they will take on all the risk. At Blue Signal, we finance the employees’ benefits, as well as match all other taxes.

The second reason we're starting to see the shift is companies want to find the right fit. And due to that, a contracting solution provides both the company and the contractor the opportunity to make sure that they are the right fit for each other, and then allows the contractor to shine in a competitive job environment.

The third reason we're starting to see a shift is just due to project needs. Contract staffing solutions provide these companies with the ability to scale up and down the workforce based on their project needs very quickly.”

What’s your best advice for companies looking to hire on a contract staffing basis vs direct hiring?

“My best advice for companies when they're looking to hire on a contract basis versus direct hire is to ensure that their culture and management are inclusive to contractors and understand their importance to the organization's success. For the contract workforce to be effective, leadership must ensure that their contract employees feel welcome and are properly integrated into the larger organizational culture. A worker's hiring status, meaning contract versus permanent, should not preclude them from feeling like they're part of the team.

In other words, make sure that all your contract workers know that they're valued contributors, and that they're appreciated. Ultimately, developing a best practice management strategy like this within your organization is going to be essential to attracting as well as retaining your contractors.”

In Conclusion

In today's job market, contract staffing solutions offer flexibility, scalability, and cost savings to companies seeking to hire top talent. Blue Signal offers professional staffing services and specializes in connecting businesses with skilled contractors across various industries, including healthcare, IT, finance and accounting, and more. With our expertise in contract staffing and temporary hiring solutions, we can help companies reduce risk and optimize their workforce. Contact us to learn more about how we can support your hiring needs and help your business succeed.

About Kyle Wagehoft

If you're looking for expert guidance on temporary hiring and contract staffing solutions, look no further than Blue Signal's Director of Staffing, Kyle Wagehoft. With over a decade of experience in talent acquisition and staffing, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge to his role. He specializes in Healthcare/Revenue Cycle, Information Technology, and Finance & Accounting, and is dedicated to finding the best candidates for his clients. Learn more about Kyle on his recruiter bio page, and if you need help with your contract staffing needs, don't hesitate to reach out to him for a consultation.

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Key Tips to Landing Top Respiratory Therapists in a Competitive Market

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The Coronavirus pandemic has expanded the demand for Respiratory Therapists and other qualified medical professionals in the United States and globally. The number of Respiratory Therapists is disproportionately low compared to the 18 million healthcare professionals nationwide. According to projections by The Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be an annual average of less than 140,000 Respiratory Therapists between 2018 – 2028. This only represents .78% of total employees in the healthcare field. With the incidences of respiratory conditions rising worldwide, the demand for skilled RTs has become more challenging than ever.

Respiratory Therapist Stat
Respiratory Therapists represent just .78% of total employees in the healthcare field. *The Bureau of Labor Statistics

Despite the talent shortage in this market, Blue Signal has maintained a strong track record of delivering quality clinical and non-clinical healthcare staffing in a short timeframe. We have placed many Certified and Registered Respiratory Therapists nationwide and specialize in meeting the demand of clients quickly and effectively.

Through trial and error, our Blue Signal Healthcare Recruiters have come up with these 4 simple tips to land your next qualified respiratory therapist during the pandemic.

 

1. Understand Your Respiratory Therapist Hiring Needs

Respiratory Therapists (RT) are trained in cardio-pulmonary medicine to help those with asthma, emphysema, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and most recently, COVID-19. With the rapid spread of COVID cases throughout the US, finding qualified medical professionals is more important than ever.

Types of RTs include Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) and Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRTs). While an RRT demands a higher level of qualification and education, both kinds of Respiratory Therapists are qualified to perform medical services to help those with acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Before starting your search, make sure you know which type of RT your open job requires, and remember the RT talent shortage to consider if offering additional flexibility on your job description requirements is a possibility.

 

2. Provide Environmental Transparency Upfront

Respiratory Therapists are playing a critical role in keeping the COVID outbreak under control. Travel and contract work amidst the high demand for Respiratory Therapists has resulted in many RTs risking their own health for job security.  When bringing on new therapists to your facility, candidates should be made aware right away of your organization’s PPE policies and if they will be exposed to confirmed COVID cases involving risky treatments and procedures.  This can help assure the potential RT that you have their best interests in mind and are dedicated to their wellness and safety.

 

3. Offer Continued Training & Education

As Respiratory Therapists do their best to keep COVID-19 patients alive, the public’s attention has shifted toward healthcare. Many RTs are being recognized as the unsung heroes of the pandemic and are inspiring more students to enter the field. RTs can specialize in several types of therapy including emergency, geriatric, adult, pediatric, and sleep care - so there are many academic roads students can pursue. Offering specialized training and continued educational opportunities to advance the skillsets of your CRTs and RRTs will appeal to potential recruits and set you apart in this extremely competitive marketplace. The increased public attention around RTs has helped educate patients that their knowledge goes beyond ventilators, and we have already seen an increase in awareness to the profession. As the search continues for the next generation of Respiratory Therapists, this increased awareness of the field has already supported our candidate pipeline growth.

 

4. Utilize A Recruiter

If you are a hospital or healthcare facility struggling to find qualified Respiratory Therapists, you are not alone. With COVID cases on the rise, it may be difficult to set aside time to comb through hundreds of applicants to find the right fit; this is where a recruiter can help! Let us recruiters do the hard work for you: reviewing applications, having initial phone screens, doing background checks, and touching base with references. Working with a recruiter can save you time, increase productivity and efficiency, provide access to passive talent, and help you get back to the work that matters most - saving lives.

Blue Signal recruiters are with you every step of the way, going the extra mile to ensure our clients can find the critical fit for their healthcare facility. Our COVID-19 Critical Infrastructure Response Team specializes in Medical Devices, Healthcare & Hospitals, Telehealth, Lab Diagnostics, Biotechnology, Business Operations, and more.

Whether your team is overworked, under-staffed, or has gotten sick – take care of the ones that need your attention most and let us handle your coverage needs.

If you are in need of hiring support or know someone else that is, please call us today at (480) 939-3200!