WeAssist is on a mission to advocate for flexibility in the healthcare space, empowering healthcare personnel to make meaningful decisions about when and where they work.
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 Since entering the healthcare industry, I've noticed something. The traditional concept of full-time healthcare employment is steadily making room for a more adaptable, dynamic model, as healthcare professionals increasingly explore freelance opportunities. The assumption is largely correct that the collective burnout from COVID-19 certainly accelerated this desire for flexibility, but the reality is that healthcare staff haven't been working the traditional working model for years. Shift work can mean that a healthcare worker could be working back-to-back without a break, and then suddenly find themselves with 2 to 3 days off at a time. Adding flexibility to shift work is the best way to work, especially for careers that already practice a solid handover system. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐠 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 Healthcare workers participate in the gig economy through locum, temporary work. Locum work involves taking up voluntary short shifts and it's a great way to increase experience while earning extra income. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐭 Hospitals and clinics are open to the freelance approach too. Hiring full-time staff can be expensive, especially when things slow down. And businesses bear the cost of employee benefits such as maternity leave, sick leave, surgical leave, EPF and SOCSO. Freelancing lets them adjust their workforce as needed, which helps them save money. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 For healthcare professionals, freelancing means they get to diversify their skills and learn in different places. They can work in different departments and specialties, which is great for their career growth. At WeAssist Sdn. Bhd. the staff on Locum Apps have given us feedback that they've been able to expand certain skill sets by working at new places. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 Of course, it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Freelance healthcare work comes with its own set of challenges. Making sure the quality of care is high, handling credentials, and getting benefits for freelancers are all important things to figure out. That's the journey that we're on! 𝐈𝐧 𝐚 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥 The future of healthcare jobs is all about freelancing. It's driven by the need for flexibility and cost-efficiency. We're on a journey to find the right balance between great healthcare and a better quality of life. This new healthcare staffing landscape is about making the most of flexibility while keeping healthcare standards high. It's an exciting path to a brighter future for healthcare, and locum work is leading the way! 🚀