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​5 Reasons Why a Career in Correctional Healthcare is Incredibly Rewarding​When people think of healthcare careers, they often picture hospitals, private clinics, or community health centers. However, one of the most impactful and often overlooked areas of medicine exists within correctional facilities.Correctional healthcare is about more than just treating patients—it’s ab...

​Delivering quality patient care starts with the right team - but attracting and retaining skilled healthcare professionals is no easy task. Many healthcare organizations face ongoing challenges, from staffing shortages and high turnover to the demand for specialized roles and unpredictable patient volumes. This is where healthcare staffing agencies step in as invaluable par...

​​​Celebrating Women’s History Month: A Q&A With Our Female LeadersAt Empresaria, we believe diversity is the key to realizing our purpose and are proud to have women in many of our key leadership roles. In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we spoke with Penny Freer, our Chair of the Board of Directors and Rhona Driggs, CEO of Empresaria Group to ...

The demand for in-home healthcare professionals has grown significantly during the past decade. The need for individualized, in-home care is rising because of the aging population and developments in medical technology. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this trend and its implications for the future of healthcare.The aging population is one of the primary ...

Over the past several decades, mental health has gained more and more importance in the United States. Therefore, there are more mental health professionals now than ever before, but why? The causes of this rise of mental health professionals in the United States and what it means for the provision of mental health care are discussed below.The increased understanding of ment...

The healthcare industry is on track to add more jobs in the next ten years than any other occupational group in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that from 2020 to 2030, the healthcare industry will provide over 2.6 million jobs. This equates to a growth rate of 16%, making the healthcare industry the fastest growing job supplier in th...

For many years, companies prioritized quantifiable skills. They focused on measurable results in terms of employee productivity. However, in recent years we have seen that focus start to shift. Many companies are now hiring based off the skills that you can’t measure, instead of solely focusing on a list of past experiences and achievements. The skills gapPreviously, it was...

​We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newly designed website and brand refresh. As a leader in the industry we serve, it is important for us to continue to improve all facets within our brand, which is why we chose to create a brand new website.Previously, both of our Medical Recruitment Strategies and Pharmaceutical Strategies websites reflected all facets of ...

​The below information is provided by NHA, the National Healthcareer Association, to help with Pharmacy Technician certification during these unprecedented times.“As your partner in pharmacy technician certification and training, we want you to know we’re here for you and understand the many changes you and your learners are currently facing. As changes continue to evolve, r...

As we all know, nurses and midwives play a vital role in our health services across the world. They are the people that are solely dedicated to caring for mothers and their children, saving lives and giving advice and support, as well as looking after older people. So many of us have had our own, hugely positive experience with nurses and midwives, as they are often the only...

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, the current crisis appears to be reaching new territories each day. Thousands of people are now infected, outbreaks are becoming more severe in countries such as South Korea, Iran and Italy, as well as the epicentre of Hubei province in China.Governments across the world are frantically drawing up ‘battle plans’ in their effo...

Transitioning from day to night shifts can be very tough for healthcare professionals, particularly due to the impact it has on your personal life, as well as your professional life. We’ve provided our top tips for dealing with those dreaded night shifts. Get your 8 hours: Some people tend to nap little and often during time off, when on night shifts. However, this cam be de...

​With the decade approaching the closing stages, Medical Recruitment Strategies look back at the year that was 2019 in the healthcare industry and provide our insights for 2020. Artificial Intelligence (AI)A participant in almost every industry trend list for 2019, AI makes an appearance in the healthcare sector as well. Hospitals generate and manage an unbelievable amount o...

​​Medical Recruitment Strategies will be attending the Healthcare Staffing Industry until November 8th in Las Vegas at the Red Rock Resort.The summit focuses around the demand for healthcare services for a continuously ageing US population and an outlook on economic growth for 2020 and the future.Exploring the technological advancements in the healthcare industry and how thi...

​Pharmaceutical Strategies, part of the Empresaria Group, is delighted to announce that it has been identified as a Premier Partner of TAPFIN for a second year in a row. Premier Partners are in the top forty five (45) performers overall, who receive positive TAPFIN team feedback.Key areas in which Pharmaceutical Strategies excelled, and thus contributed to the receipt of thi...

​This tip may come to a shock to some job seekers, but others who have made this mistake will understand.Make sure when you’re uploading your resume, it’s actually your resume.In the years I’ve been in recruiting I’ve seen a plethora of files uploaded that weren’t a person’s resume. Tax forms, phone bills, letters from lawyers, school papers, and so much more. Just the other...

​As a leader in healthcare and pharmacy staffing, Pharmaceutical Strategies strives to provide resources to clients and candidates for the betterment of their pharmacy careers. For our candidates, that means assisting them in their education and growth of their careers through additional licensing and certifications. Below you will find a summary of how to apply for and rece...

​There are about a million – not a hyperbole at all – articles on the internet about how to prepare for an interview. I thought I had seen it all when it came to tips and tricks to doing well. I was wrong.Our recruiters help prepare candidates before interviews, and I overheard an interview prep the other day and Daniela had a fantastic tip for the candidate. She told the ca...

​As a leader in healthcare and pharmacy staffing, Pharmaceutical Strategies strives to provide resources to clients and candidates for the betterment of their pharmacy careers. For our candidates, that means assisting them in their education and growth of their careers through additional licensing and certifications. Below you will find a summary of how to apply for and rece...

​As a leader in healthcare and pharmacy staffing, Pharmaceutical Strategies strives to provide resources to clients and candidates for the betterment of their pharmacy careers. For our candidates, that means assisting them in their education and growth of their careers through additional licensing and certifications. Below you will find a summary of how to apply for and rece...