Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) is a leading global research and advisory firm focused on staffing and workforce solutions. Specializing in areas of temporary staffing, independent contracting, and various contract types, SIA provides valuable insights into key players across the staffing ecosystem, including staffing firms, managed service providers (MSPs), recruitment process outsourcers (RPOs), payrolling and compliance companies, and talent technology providers. In addition, SIA offers specialized training and certification programs to help professionals stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
One of the key events hosted by SIA is the Healthcare Staffing Summit, which brings together staffing companies to explore new technologies, industry changes, and growth opportunities. The summit fosters valuable networking and encourages collaboration within the healthcare staffing sector. Its primary goal is to provide attendees with actionable insights, strategies, and tactics to enhance their businesses.
Last week, our Vice Presidents of Post Acute Care and Acute Care teams had the privilege of attending the Staffing Industry Analysts Healthcare Staffing Summit. Here are some of the key takeaways they gained from the event:
Importance of Technology in Healthcare
- The increasing importance of AI – if utilized properly it can help reduce administrative burdens for healthcare organizations.
- Success in the healthcare staffing business will come from balancing technology and AI but never losing the human touch.
- Healthcare staffing is still a relationship-driven industry – never underestimate the power of networking.
Mental Health and Overall Satisfaction of Healthcare Professionals
- Physicians are finding more satisfaction in locums roles vs Permanent roles in 2024 compared to previous years.
- It is estimated that more than 610,000 Nurses plan to leave by 2027, but even with this the industry is expected to grow over the next 10 years.
- Nurse burnout is still an issue in healthcare however, the nurse workforce is continuing to grow (increasing from 3.37M in 2023 by 4.56M in 2035) Check out our Mental Health blogs!
Industry Changes and Growth Opportunities
- Healthcare jobs will continue to grow fast over the next decade – NPs and PAs leading the way in projected growth.
- 1099/Independent Healthcare workers have grown in contractor platform models- Specifically in per diem by 33%. Check out our 1099 blog!
- Healthcare staffing is now a Tech Leader- Healthcare staffing Firms have grown in Technology use with 87% of firms using technology to better their business.
We are excited about the ongoing opportunity to network and collaborate with industry experts throughout the year. These interactions not only help us stay on top of the latest trends and innovations, but also enable us to exchange valuable insights that shape the future of staffing. As we continue to build and strengthen these relationships, we are already looking ahead to the 2025 Staffing Summit with great anticipation!