Addressing Healthcare Staffing Shortages with Mary Kay Kirgis HR Director at Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics

In this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, we’re joined by Mary Kay Kirgis, HR Director at Guttenberg Municipal Hospitals and Clinics, to dive into the unique challenges of healthcare staffing. From addressing the nursing shortage to creating talent pipelines through community engagement, Mary Kay shares actionable insights for HR professionals. With isolved as a trusted HR solution, she highlights the importance of advocacy, collaboration, and continuous learning in building a resilient workforce and a thriving workplace culture. We cover HR, healthcare staffing, talent pipelines, employee advocacy, human resources, nursing shortage, and community engagement to uncover strategies shaping the future of HR in healthcare. Key Takeaways: Nursing shortages remain a critical issue in healthcare staffing. Partnering with community colleges helps build sustainable talent pipelines. HR professionals must advocate equally for employees and the organization. isolved is a comprehensive tool for streamlining HR operations. Collaboration within HR teams boosts morale and efficiency. Understanding community needs enhances recruitment strategies. Continuous learning keeps HR professionals prepared for evolving challenges. Chapters: 00:00: Who is Mary Kay Kirgis 03:32: Challenges in Healthcare Staffing 05:53: Building Talent Pipelines for the Future 07:05: The Role of HR as Employee Advocates 09:11: Understanding isolved: A One-Stop HR Solution 10:06: Recharging the HR Battery: Personal Growth and Learning The Heroes of HR podcast is a limited series sponsored by isolved. isolved is an HCM solution modernizes HR, benefits and payroll across Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing & more. You can learn more about isolved here: https://www.isolvedhcm.com/ Connect with Mary Kay Kirgis here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-kay-kirgis-40ba8b4a/ William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network