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Healthcare hiring isn’t a volume problem. It’s a capability shift. The fastest-growing skills aren’t just clinical, they reflect how care is being delivered: - Team Management (+427%) - Specialized care accelerating - Human skills like Active Listening becoming core Scaling headcount without aligning to skill demand only increases pressure on the system. Our latest report breaks down where demand is really moving → find the link in the comments. #TalentAcquisition #WorkforcePlanning #HiringStrategy #HealthCare #LevelUPHCS #HealthcareTrends #TalentIntel

At ProcureCon Total Talent Europe 2026, one message came through clearly: Total Talent is no longer a question of if, it’s a question of how. The challenge isn’t strategy. It’s execution. Across procurement, HR, and TA, there’s alignment on the direction. But progress is slowed by ownership gaps, competing priorities, and the pressure to deliver immediate cost outcomes. What’s becoming clear is this: Total Talent isn’t a transformation you switch on. It’s a journey built through practical execution. The organizations making progress aren’t waiting for perfect models. They’re starting small, testing what works, and building from there. That’s where momentum is created and where advantage starts to build. If you're exploring what this looks like in practice, we’ve captured some of these themes in our Total Talent whitepaper. Great to be part of the conversation alongside Grant J. and the broader ProcureCon Europe Series community. #TotalTalent #WorkforceStrategy #TTM #TalentAcquisition #Procurement #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS #ProcureCon

Hard truth: Individual excellence doesn’t create scalable hiring. Many organizations rely on experienced recruiters to carry performance. But sustainability doesn’t come from individuals. It comes from the system around them. Scalable TA programs are built on: Clear process. Strong governance. Consistent execution. Because hiring demand will always fluctuate, and without the right structure, even the strongest teams will feel the strain. In this Hard Truth Clip, Curtis Grajeda, Founder & CEO of LevelUP HCS, shares why building a sustainable TA function requires more than just great recruiters. #TalentAcquisition #HiringStrategy #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #ResilientTalentEngines #LevelUPHCS

What if healthcare hiring isn’t a talent shortage… but a system design problem? 95% of U.S. job growth is now coming from healthcare. However hiring demand is rising faster than workforce capability. Our latest Healthcare Skills Trends Report shows why: – Specialized roles are outpacing supply – Leadership demand is rising fast – “Hard-to-fill” means different things across roles This isn’t one labor market. There are four — each requiring a different strategy. If hiring still feels reactive, this is why. Download the report: https://lnkd.in/dHGD_bcb #Healthcare #TalentStrategy #WorkforcePlanning #RPO #LevelUPHCS

Healthcare hiring pressure isn’t slowing down. It’s evolving. The question isn’t just how much you need to hire in 2026. It’s whether your talent acquisition engine is built to handle it. In healthcare, resilience looks like: – Capacity that flexes with demand – Role-specific recruiting expertise – Consistent candidate experience – Compliance that supports speed, not slows it So where does your organization stand? How confident are you in your 2026 hiring strategy? Vote below! #HealthcareWorkforce #TalentAcquisition #WorkforceStrategy #HiringStrategy #FutureOfHealthcare #LevelUPHCS

RPO is often seen as a solution for hiring scale. But the real question is: Is your hiring model built to adapt as demand changes? This Guide to Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) breaks down what TA leaders actually need to know: • When RPO makes sense • How different models work • What pricing really looks like • How to choose the right partner Because RPO isn’t just about outsourcing hiring. It’s about building a more resilient, flexible talent function. Download the guide via the link in the comments. #TalentAcquisition #RPO #HiringStrategy #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS

Talent acquisition isn’t broken. Most organizations can hire and keep the wheels turning. But few stop to re-examine how their TA function is actually built. Our TA Maturity Benchmark, based on 200+ assessments, reveals a consistent pattern: Nearly 60% of organizations are still hiring reactively, and fewer than 1 in 4 use recruitment data proactively to guide workforce planning. The strongest teams don’t try to fix everything at once. They improve in stages. Is your talent acquisition function built for what’s next? Find link in comments to read the report. #TalentAcquisition #TAMaturity #HiringStrategy #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS

Choosing an RPO provider shouldn’t start with pricing. It should start with a harder question: Will this partner actually strengthen your hiring infrastructure? The right RPO partner improves more than time-to-fill. It brings consistency, scalability, stronger talent pipelines, and clearer insight into hiring performance. But the difference between a strong partnership and a frustrating one often comes down to the questions HR leaders ask upfront. In our latest blog, we share a practical checklist to help HR leaders evaluate RPO providers with confidence. Read the full checklist via the link in the comments. #TalentAcquisition #RPO #HRLeadership #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS

When 73% of professionals aren’t actively job searching, hiring strategies built purely around inbound applications will always have limits. That’s where the role of RPO is often misunderstood. It isn’t about replacing internal recruiting teams. It’s about combining strengths. Internal teams bring deep business knowledge. Partners bring additional capacity, specialized sourcing expertise, and broader market reach. The real value comes from bringing both together into one unified hiring program. In this conversation with the Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association (RPOA)'s Talent Leader Council, Grant J. shares practical insight into engaging passive talent in today’s specialized skills market. Worth a listen for anyone navigating hard-to-hire roles. https://lnkd.in/ea3ieT44 #TalentAcquisition #RPO #PassiveTalent #WorkforceStrategy #FutureOfWork #LevelUPHCS

AI isn’t replacing recruiters. It’s changing how recruitment works. For many organizations, hiring pressure keeps rising while internal TA teams remain lean. That’s where AI is beginning to reshape Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). Not by removing human judgment, but by removing friction. When applied responsibly, AI can help RPO programs manage high applicant volumes, improve candidate matching, and give recruiters more time to focus on relationships and decision-making. The real advantage isn’t the technology itself. It’s how it’s applied to strengthen human decision-making. In this blog, we explore how AI is reshaping RPO and what HR, TA, and procurement leaders should consider next. Read the full blog via the link in comments. #TalentAcquisition #RPO #ResponsibleAI #FutureOfWork #RecruitmentTechnology #LevelUPHCS