The Secret Behind Why New Medical Employees Fail

September 18th, 2015

Considering the cost of both the hiring process and onboarding new employees, it is vital to make the right decision when it comes to candidates in the medical industry. On the other hand, if your firm strongly feels it picked the right candidate in the first place, does any failure indicate a problem with training or management? The operational efficiency of any medical company depends on new employees quickly making a positive impact.

With trying to prevent this kind of mistake in mind, here are a few reasons why new medical employees fail unrelated to their own capabilities.

Recruitment didn’t match Needs of the Organization

In some cases, the hiring process moves too quickly, without enough communication between the team with the staffing need and the HR personnel responsible for placing the ad for an open position. The new employee arrives with a different set of abilities than what is needed by the company. Before the end of their probationary period, it is obvious a mismatch happened.

Poor (or Non-existent) Training Program

Inadequate training is another common reason for the failure of new employees. Medical organizations need training programs to be tailored for each position in the office. This includes valuable time spent on software applications and newer medical technology.

Encouraging your employees to become certified in the variety of technologies used in the office helps to mitigate any skills gap at your firm, while helping new hires come up to speed as quickly as possible.

Confusing Reporting Lines and Communication

Some new employees fail simply because the reporting lines at their company were unclear. A new worker trying to deal with different managers each focused on their own priorities becomes frustrated quickly. It is important to develop (and enforce) a clear management structure, and ensure new workers report to only one manager.

No Encouragement or Constructive Criticism

If, after a few weeks, a new employee is struggling to carry their weight around the office, they need to be encouraged and receive a measure of constructive criticism. Simply terminating a worker at this point wastes the entire hiring process to date. Once again, a training program is a vital aspect of any new employee’s probationary period.

If your company needs assistance building a top notch team, talk to the experts at Pinnacle Workforce. As one of the top medical staffing agencies in the country, we offer the vetted candidates able to make a positive difference for your company. Speak with us at your earliest convenience.

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