The Importance of Work-Life Balance for Healthcare Workers During the Holidays
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year … or are they? Work-life balance is challenging all year long, but it takes on a whole new level of importance during the holiday season. You work in healthcare. The seasonal hustle and bustle is happening all around you, but there’s no way you can […]
The Benefits of Working for a Healthcare Staffing Co-Op
Are you familiar with employment, specifically healthcare employment co-operatives? A growing and dynamic trend nationwide, co-ops are collaborative businesses owned and operated by their employees, aka worker members. Yes, you read that right: owned and operated by their workers. The Benefits of Union Representation AlliedUP is a healthcare employment co-op that partners with the SEIU-UHW […]
The Growing Demand for Bilingual Healthcare Professionals in California
California has a growing, diverse, and aging population, and healthcare professionals are in short supply to serve all these demographic groups. Not least among the challenges is finding bilingual clinical and allied health professionals to address this issue and achieve a much-needed diversity balance in patient care statewide. Miscommunication: A Leading Cause of Medical Errors […]
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 […]