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Hourly Rate Fee Structures: A Transparent Approach to Recruitment Pricing

HR Lineup

Healthcare : 18% of healthcare recruitment firms offer hourly rate services. Finance & Accounting : 15% of recruitment firms in finance use hourly rates. Hourly Rate Adoption by Industry: Technology : 25% of recruitment firms in the tech sector use hourly rate pricing.

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The Opioid Crisis and Personal Finance

Money Talk

HIV and hepatitis), and increased healthcare costs. This post provides general personal finance or consumer decision-making information and does not address all the variables that apply to an individual’s unique situation. Global Financial Costs- Opioid abuse is estimated to cost the U.S. $33 billion annually in criminal justice costs.

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STAR Method for Interviews and How to Use It?

HR Lineup

Whether you’re in healthcare, technology, finance, or any other field, the principles remain the same. Healthcare Example Question: “Can you give an example of a time when you had to handle a difficult patient? .” Here’s how you can tailor the STAR Method to different industries: 1.

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What is a Retainer in Recruitment?

HR Lineup

Specialized or Niche Roles When looking for professionals with rare skills or experience, such as in tech, healthcare, or finance. A retainer model is particularly effective in the following scenarios: C-Suite and Executive Roles For senior leadership positions, where cultural fit, expertise, and discretion are paramount.

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As long as employers control employees’ healthcare, life-saving technologies will go underutilized

Joe Markland

A familiar mantra about why health insurance is so expensive is that the cost of healthcare is expensive. It is the third-party financing through employers that drives the underlying costs — not vice versa. Our current financing system provides inferior healthcare for many and inhibits adoption of new and emerging technologies.

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US wage growth, lower unemployment underpin solid jobs market

Employee Benefit News

Healthcare, finance and construction industries have seen strong employment acceleration.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. Savings potential: HSAs and FSAs establish a strong financial cushion for anticipated healthcare needs.