ASHHRA Career Pulse

If your job keeps you chained to your desk, to the point where you leave vacation days unused, let this inspire you to take that time: A new report indicates that people who take more work time off have a better chance of getting a raise or bonus than those who take fewer days off. Those who take more time off are more able to recharge — and thus become more productive workers — than those exhausted from constantly working.

Visit http://www.workingmother.com/why-working-moms-should-use-all-vacation-days-new-report to view the full article online.

Six ways to work smarter, not harder

It used to be that if you pulled the longest hours, you were practically guaranteed a spot on the executive floor. Now, it’s all about efficiency. It’s been written about by prestigious magazines and famous authors alike, and now start-ups are focusing entirely on software that will give companies a more efficient work environment, reducing long meetings and late nights. The idea is appealing to anyone (who doesn’t want to get home to yoga pants and Netflix), but how do you go about it?

Visit http://www.levo.com/articles/lifestyle/6-ways-to-work-smarter-not-harder to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

Seven part-time health care jobs that are in demand

Health care is well known for being a round-the-clock industry, full of day-long shifts that run at an adrenaline-fueled pace. But with a number of part-time job opportunities up for grabs, health care also offers employee flexibility and can be a dependable source of extra income.

Visit http://www.monster.com/healthcare/a/good-part-time-health-care-jobs to view the full article online.

10 ways top candidates set themselves apart

Let’s face it: If you were hired for a job based on your resume alone, there would be no need to interview. While they may be a necessary evil, the face-to-face meeting does offer an opportunity to go beyond the resume and set yourself apart from other equally qualified candidates. So how do you leverage the interview to rise above the rest? It all comes down to communication.

Visit https://www.atriumstaff.com/10-ways-top-candidates-set-apart/ to view the full article online.

Add CHHR to your credentials

Do you want to take your career to the next level? Check out how you can obtain the premier health care human resources certification here! Did you know that ASHHRA offers a CHHR Scholarship for qualified applicants? Don’t miss this limited time offer for a $295 value!

A recent CHHR certified professional enthusiastically said: "This certification demonstrates a commitment to health care human resources. It’s a way of setting you apart as someone who has the skills and knowledge base to be successful in HR leadership."

American Society for Health Care Human Resources Administration