When Staffing Woes Hit the North Pole

Bah, humbug! While news of labor shortages and hiring challenges is nothing new, the latest piece of news feels more personal: there’s a shortage of Santas this year!

According to Mitch Allen, founder and “head elf” at Santa-recruiting website HireSanta.com, demand for Santas is up 30% year-over-year. Allen also told Entrepreneur that the site is seeing around 20 open job postings for every one “Santa” available for work, leaving approximately 2,250 open positions and counting. That’s a lot of parties, malls, and special events without a Santa Claus!

Santas are far from the only profession dealing with recruiting challenges, especially with a highly competitive labor market for employers trying to attract top talent. Just posting an ad doesn’t guarantee that the right candidate will find it and apply, especially among stressed-out healthcare professionals. Some great candidates might not be looking for new jobs – or might be looking to exit healthcare altogether – and combined with the challenge of finding someone who’s a salary fit as well as a role fit, recruiting can be as disappointing as a lump of coal in your stocking.

Those same candidates, however, might be more interested in new opportunities and have the chance to talk to someone who knows how to best position each role. Workers are looking for a “good reason” to make a change, and salary is just one part of the puzzle.

Expert recruiters can answer these questions and help cut through the noise to find the right fit every time. Professional recruiting firms have access to resources and candidate pools that most companies won’t find on their own. Their extensive experience also allows them to be more successful at filling even challenging, “rare” roles that require a particular type of experience or skill.

Healthcare Recruitment Partners specializes in locating talent for case management roles. Our commitment to care and precision is evident in every part of the process, working with candidates and clients alike to facilitate the best matches. As hard-working as Santa’s elves, our team is dedicated to finding the best talent for each role, every time!