As competition for healthcare talent intensifies, organizations can no longer rely solely on traditional recruitment methods to fill critical roles. Forward-thinking health systems are reimagining their talent strategies by combining internal mobility, career pathways, workforce development, and innovative talent acquisition approaches to build sustainable workforce pipelines.

This session will explore how healthcare organizations are diversifying their talent strategies—developing employees from within while expanding access to new talent sources through education partnerships, community-based workforce programs, and skills-based hiring initiatives. Attendees will learn how leading employers are leveraging education, career advancement, and workforce development programs to improve retention, reduce vacancies, strengthen workforce resilience, and create a competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging labor market.

Key Takeaways

• Build sustainable talent pipelines through internal mobility and career pathways
• Expand access to talent by diversifying recruitment and workforce development channels
• Leverage education and upskilling programs to address critical workforce shortages
• Improve retention and engagement by investing in employee growth and career advancement
• Align workforce development investments with long-term organizational goals