MGMA Insights: DeDe Kelley on 2025 Healthcare Hiring Trends
Download MP3Welcome to the MGMA Insights podcast! Join host Daniel Williams as he sits down with DeDe Kelley, Director of Talent Acquisition at Marsh McLennan Agency’s National HR Consulting Services. In this episode, they discuss the pressing hiring challenges healthcare organizations face in 2025, including leveraging AI, fostering workplace culture in remote settings, and addressing mental health and well-being. With practical strategies for recruitment and retention, this episode offers valuable insights for healthcare leaders navigating a competitive job market.
In this Episode:
- [0:01] Healthcare Hiring Trends for 2025
DeDe sets the stage for 2025 with hiring trends influenced by AI, flexibility, and the ongoing evolution of work-life balance in healthcare. - [4:14] The Role of Remote Work and Telehealth
Learn how remote roles expand the candidate pool, offering opportunities to hire skilled professionals from across the country. - [7:36] Integrating AI in Recruitment
DeDe discusses how AI tools are transforming hiring processes, from unbiased resume screening to virtual interviews with avatars. - [11:32] Fostering Workplace Culture in a Remote Environment
Explore strategies to maintain a strong company culture through virtual touchpoints, empathetic communication, and technology integration. - [15:16] Addressing Mental Health and Well-being
DeDe emphasizes the importance of normalizing mental health discussions and offering supportive programs like EAPs, mental health days, and on-site counselors. - [21:19] Effective Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Talent
Discover practical advice for competitive compensation, career growth opportunities, and creating a compelling employer brand.
Sources and Links:
- MMA’s 2024 Employee Health & Benefits Trends report
- Addressing mental health and well-being in today’s health care organizations
- Absence, disability, and leave trends in health care
- Explore MGMA’s Career Center
- Join MGMA Stat Polls
- Sign Up for MGMA Insights Newsletter
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