ASHHRA Career Pulse

There are two types of people in this world: Job people and career people. Neither one is better than the other — it's simply a matter of personal preference. After all, not everyone feels the need or desire to work their way up the corporate ladder, while others dream of having a corner office with a view and an executive job title. Not sure which category you fall into? Consider the differences between having a job and having a career.

Visit http://advice.careerbuilder.com/posts/job-or-career-how-to-decide-which-is-right-for-you to view the full article online.

Talk it out: Three templates for having tricky conversations with your boss

Hard conversations are pretty much what they sound like. But sometimes having a difficult discussion is the difference between being unhappy and getting what you want. While initiating one in the workplace isn’t fun, you could stand to gain respect, a promotion or extra income — all good things. Emerging from the conversation unscathed comes down to three smart moves.

Visit https://www.themuse.com/advice/talk-it-out-3-templates-for-having-tricky-conversations-with-your-boss to view the full article online.

Health Care Hiring

America added 255,000 jobs in July, but unemployment rate unchanged

The U.S. labor market continued to rebound from a weak spring, adding a surprisingly strong 255,000 jobs last month, according to government data released Friday morning. The gains provided reassurance that the recovery has momentum despite a dramatic drop-off in hiring earlier this year and surprisingly slow growth in the broader economy.

Visit https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/08/05/u-s-job-market-expected-to-show-a-solid-180000-gain-in-july/?hpid=hp_rhp-top-table-main_jobs-840am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory to view the full article online.

Pro tips for hiring in the senior care space

There has been a lot of chatter about the nursing shortage and other issues faced by the health care recruitment community, but the opportunities and challenges of hiring in the senior care space are a bit unique. Here, we identify what it takes to work in this niche space and how to successfully identify and recruit individuals who will excel in this unique environment.

Visit http://thehiringsite.careerbuilder.com/2016/07/27/tips-hiring-senior-care-space/ 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