The rigor in which your board works to make this association
strong and sustainable is something of which to feel good.
First of all, you should know that there is a diverse group
representing, some new to the board providing fresh perspective and some that
have been around for years’ with a legacy of insight. Recently the board made a decision to have a
former board member of long-time history to be a sort of legacy advisor,
offering sage wisdom on by-law issues and strategy. This board member helps to ensure we aren’t
re-inventing the wheel every year and can weigh in on important concerns.
Who better to be that source but our recent honoree of the
Distinguished Member Award, Janice Buehler, CHCR, MBA from Cedars Sinai Health
System. Janice is a staple of knowledge
and integrity in the association and will continue to help guide us in a way
that honors our legacy and takes heed of the future. She provides a shining example of
professionalism from which all of us can strive.
Four members of the board are sectioned into regions so that
there is representation of demographic areas.
This helps each region to have a say and be acknowledged in how
strategies are formed and ensures no part of the nation goes unserved. While we tend to have the same challenges in
healthcare recruitment everywhere (find me a state that doesn’t need strong
clinical directors these days?), it’s good to know you have a respective leader
that knows your territory. It helps us
all to feel connected and represented.
The board takes two meetings a year to plan the annual Image
conference, review performance of the association, address concerns and trends
in the industry, consider financial aspects and commits to putting together a
strategy with thoughtful intention. This
includes educational offerings to keep the members up to date in the profession,
taking into account what other industries are embarking on in Talent
Acquisition. They also provide
guidance to chapter concerns. Supporting
our chapters provides growth and sustainability keeping us on top of our game.
While faces come and go every year or so, you can feel
secure in knowing the board you’ve chosen forges ahead with a passion for
healthcare recruitment and a guiding mission.
Making your jobs easier in this high-touch, customer service expectation
environment while minding the technology advances as they come whizzing past us
all is no easy feat. With your help,
we’re all on the job!
Laura Roybal, Talent Acquisition Manager and NAHCR Western
Regional Chair
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