The Travel Industry is Better than Ever

Late Friday afternoon I received a call from one of my favorite clients, who I have known since I first started with BlueSky, and his company landed their first big travel contract. I love these types of calls because it means my customers are growing, but I also find it ironic because at the Healthcare […]

Healthcare flex spending accounts – Are they worth it?

Let’s face it we all have faced some sort of medical emergency in our life. If you are fortunate enough to not have had a medical emergency arise yet, the question of how will you pay for it may not be far from your mind. Of course, you may have insurance but, it may only […]

Potential hazards of 1099’s in healthcare staffing?

Utilizing independent contractors can sometimes be a difficult and confusing task to take on.  They are used not only in the healthcare staffing industry, but in almost every industry out there.  It’s important for companies to have some general knowledge on independent contractors, as misclassifying employees and independent contractors can result in potentially serious consequences. 

The healthcare staffing industry has gone digital, but have you?

It’s obvious to see the changes on the surface of healthcare and how it has adapted the now digital age. Paper files are now being scanned to become digital files – that can be accessed from about anywhere, well…as long as HIPPA guidelines are followed. You can be notified that your prescriptions are ready for […]

Stay competitive in the growing healthcare staffing industry

There is no denying that job opportunities in the healthcare industry are growing, which is why healthcare is the place to be. Careers as a registered nurse rank #2 (Dentistry ranks #1), according to U.S. World News for both top healthcare jobs and top 100 best jobs. Even though job opportunities are growing, the market […]

A common problem with nurses in healthcare staffing? Know what it is?

With any job there are always “it-could-happen-but-its-unlikely” type situations. For example, a recent news story broke about a Tiffany’s store employee that stole $1.3 million in jewels from their employer. This something that probably sits in the back of every company owner’s mind but never expects to deal with.

Social media serves as a benefit to your healthcare staffing agency?

Another blog about social media? Yeah we’re going there. Social media still seems to scare some in the healthcare staffing industry. Don’t be scared! More than likely you have a Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram or some kind of online social presence for your personal life. The thing is, it’s just as important for companies to […]