McKnight's November 15, 2023
Nursing jobs are three times more likely to include a signing bonus than other professions, according to Indeed.
These financial incentives are designed to draw attention, make job ads stand out, and entice candidates to join a particular institution. New York-based Bassett Healthcare even made it into these hallowed pages with their $35,000 bonus.
However, I’ve noticed a lackadaisical “set and forget” attitude to bonuses in long-term care, and they are rarely praised when interviewing healthcare hiring leaders on my podcast.
The adverse effects
Yes, bonuses are effective at drawing the spotlight toward a job ad, it must be asked: is it the attention you want? I’d like to suggest a few adverse effects, observed through research and candidate...
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