Visionary or hallucinatory workplace opportunities

Abstract

Purpose

The paper aims to discuss discrepancies between recruiting representation versus workplace reality.

Design/methodology/approach

The approach is to provide a viewpoint of discrepancies between recruiting representation versus workplace reality.

Findings

All large organizations aspire to be recognized in a positive manner, but many might not truly appreciate the contrary signals broadcast by their responses to job applicants. Facing a well‐recognized global shortage of qualified individuals in most health care professions, hospital systems and public health agencies tend in job advertising to portray themselves as great places to work. However, their reply to applicants who respond can quickly dispel that illusion, driving away the sought after best and brightest who also just might tell their friends …

Originality/value

The paper provides a viewpoint of discrepancies between recruiting representation versus workplace reality.

Citation

Birnbaum, D. (2007), "Visionary or hallucinatory workplace opportunities", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 12 No. 4, pp. 270-276. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777270710828955