At PRS Global, our mission extends beyond simply connecting healthcare organizations with Foreign Educated Healthcare Professional (FEHP). We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are not only effective but also ethical, transparent, and aligned with the highest industry standards.
With the growing attention in international recruiting to supplement the US healthcare workforce, we wanted to assure our partners and clients of our approach to ethical recruitment and how we will continue to lead the way with integrity around recruitment practices.
We sat down with our President Kara Murphy to go over the importance of ethical Recruitment and what it means at PRS. Below are the highlights from our interview.
We are proud to be a Certified Ethical Recruiter (CER) with the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices (AEIRP) and serve on the board of the American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment (AAIHR).
The CER certification specifically shows our dedication to fair recruitment practices, setting us apart as a trusted partner for both healthcare organizations and FEHPs.
Our certification shows that we follow the standards set by the CGFNS Alliance, making sure our healthcare hiring is fair and transparent. By showing off the Alliance Certification Seal, we’re proving that we’re committed to ethical recruitment.
This means both foreign-trained professionals and U.S. healthcare organizations can count on us to do things right.
Being certified as an ethical recruiter is more than a title—it’s a commitment. PRS Global strictly follows the CGFNS Alliance guidelines, ensuring that our recruitment practices protect the interests of both the healthcare organizations we serve and the FEHPs we recruit. These guidelines cover every aspect of our recruitment process, from the initial sourcing of candidates to the final placement in U.S. healthcare facilities.
At PRS Global, we focus solely on partnering with healthcare clients who adhere to the highest ethical standards. A central part of our mission is to guarantee that all FEHPs recruited through our program receive pay and benefits equal to those of their U.S. peers.
Our goal is to ensure that every FEHP is treated with fairness and respect, in line with our dedication to ethical recruitment practices.
Understanding that the immigration and relocation process is a significant investment for the healthcare organization and life decision for a FEHP. We ensure our contracts are clear, transparent, and fair.
Open and transparent communication is a hallmark of our approach. We ensure all parties fully understand the terms and conditions of our contracts before agreements are signed, including clear explanations of breach clauses and obligations. Our goal is to eliminate surprises and ensure mutually agreed-upon terms.
For the FEHPs, we provide them with the time needed to review and seek independent legal counsel on the agreement's contents and provisions. We want the nurse to be confident with their contract and decision to join an organization.
This approach reflects our commitment to fairness and transparency, protecting the interests of both parties involved.
The success of our FEHPs is integral to our own success. We carefully consider each nurse’s career goals and location preferences to match them with the right healthcare organization.
Our commitment extends beyond placement; We work closely with our partner organizations to ensure that FEHPs are smoothly integrated into their new roles, reducing turnover and enhancing job satisfaction. This focus on retention is a key component of our ethical approach to recruitment.
PRS Global provides ongoing support to both healthcare organizations and FEHPs, including cultural orientation and our ReadiBridge Program. This ensures that our FEHPs are well-prepared for their roles and that healthcare organizations have the tools they need to support their new employees, fostering a successful and enduring employment relationship.
We acknowledge the concerns surrounding international recruitment's impact on other countries' healthcare systems.
At PRS Global, we adhere to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guidelines, avoiding recruitment from countries facing critical health workforce shortages. This approach represents our dedication to responsible and sustainable recruitment practices that promote global health equity.
At PRS Global, ethical recruitment is not merely a practice—it’s a promise. Our certification under the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices is a testament to our dedication to fair, transparent, and ethical recruitment.
We remain committed to upholding these standards, ensuring that FEHP and healthcare organizations can rely on us as a trusted partner in building a sustainable and ethical workforce.
To learn more about our recruitment, partnership approach, standards, or best practices in U.S. healthcare, contact our team for assistance.