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Annual HireRight Healthcare Industry Survey Finds Only 25 Percent of Organizations Screen their Extended Workforce, Despite Access to Vulnerable PopulationsHireRight, a leading provider of global employment background checks, drug and health screening, and electronic Form I-9 and E-Verify solutions, today announced healthcare industry findings from its 2017 Annual Employment Screening Benchmark survey. HireRight's 2017 Annual Healthcare Spotlight report presents valuable insights into the industry's best practices in hiring, background screening and employment trends. The healthcare industry is growing faster than any other segment of the U.S. economy and by 2024 will replace the state and local government major sector as the single largest employing industry in the U.S., according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The HireRight survey found 83% of healthcare industry respondents expect their workforce to increase in the next 12 months, and 30% project a 6% or greater growth rate. As a result, the industry faces significant challenges finding qualified healthcare workers. This has led to investments in new ways to attract and retain qualified employees, creating a greater emphasis on the need to provide an excellent hiring and onboarding experience. The survey found healthcare organizations are:
The survey also revealed several risk-producing trends, including:
To learn more about key healthcare industry trends and best practices in background screening and drug testing, please visit: http://www.hireright.com/resources/view/2017-health-care-spotlight-report Survey Methodology The HireRight 2017 Annual Employment Screening Benchmark Report is based on a survey of nearly 4,000 human resources, recruiting, security, and management professionals. Of the total survey respondents, 12 percent indicated that their primary industry was healthcare. The results described in HireRight's 2017 Healthcare Spotlight report were compiled from those healthcare industry respondents. About HireRight HireRight delivers global background checks, drug and health screening, employment and education verifications, and sanction searches to help companies hire the right candidates. HireRight offers extensive screening solutions that can be tailored to the unique needs of the organization, giving employers additional peace of mind about their people and vetting processes. HireRight's platform can be integrated with existing HR platforms, making it easy to use and giving candidates the best possible experience. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.hireright.com/healthcare. HireRight is headquartered in Irvine, CA (News - Alert), with offices across the globe. Learn more at www.HireRight.com.
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