Healthcare Certifications to Boost Your Salary
The healthcare world is constantly evolving – and career options are nearly limitless. While your first thoughts about these options may be roles that require lengthy education and/or advanced degrees, there are a number of certifications that can be earned within a reasonable time frame (for some, a year or less) and with a high-school […]
Healthcare Jobs that Help: Spotlight on Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer sometime in their lives. Only one in 726 men is at risk, although their likelihood of having the disease may be higher or lower, depending on risk factors. Are you interested in a healthcare career focused on […]
Navigating Your Next Career Move: How to Transition to a New Industry
If you’re considering leaving the comfort of your current job, making a career move, and exploring a new industry, rest assured: you’re not alone. More and more people are realizing that life is just too short to spend a significant portion of it—one-third of your life—egad! According to recent research—on something that simply doesn’t resonate with your […]
Labor Day Reflections: How AlliedUP’s Co-Op Model Protects Healthcare Worker Rights
Every September, Labor Day marks a celebration of workers’ rights – a basic premise of collective success and career empowerment that’s worth lauding throughout the year. This month is a great time to focus on the benefits of cooperative business models and how they not only safeguard those rights but also prioritize fair compensation, shared […]
Shift Work Perks: Enjoying More Summer Days Off in Healthcare
It goes without saying that healthcare workers are needed 24/7. At first blush, working off shifts may not seem attractive. But there are many benefits to not being locked into a daytime schedule. Shift work, especially in the summertime, can be just right when it comes to being more productive, earning more, growing your career, […]
Cultural Competency in Healthcare: Why It Matters and How to Improve on It
Patient care excellence is impossible without patient care equality. To truly reach this goal, healthcare professionals need to understand and appreciate differing cultural backgrounds, both in the individuals they care for and in the communities they serve. Cultural competence means eliminating racial, economic, religious, ethnic, and social disparities as you acknowledge the differences between your […]