We’re excited to share that Amanda Hoffman, CEO of Favorite Healthcare Staffing, has recently been featured on the Inspired Stories Podcast. In the episode, she discusses leadership, innovation, and the future direction of healthcare staffing.
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Episode highlights
During the conversation, Amanda reflects on her career journey, the growth of Favorite, and how the organization is approaching workforce strategy in a healthcare environment that continues to change.
From personal drive to industry leadership
“I consider myself a lifetime learner. I love engaging with new things… where I can listen and learn and grow.” - Amanda Hoffman
Amanda shares how she got her start in healthcare staffing, tracing her path from an unexpected beginning in eye care to the experiences that shaped her leadership style. She speaks about resilience, adaptability, and the importance of building strong teams. These values continue to guide Favorite’s culture today.
Her story is not only about professional growth. It is about purpose and the responsibility of supporting healthcare professionals and the facilities that rely on them every day.
The evolution of Favorite
“Our goal now… is sustainable workforce solutions… not providing that kind of cookie cutter approach.” - Amanda Hoffman
For more than four decades, Favorite has grown alongside the healthcare industry. What began as a staffing firm has developed into a comprehensive workforce solutions provider.
In the episode, Amanda discusses how Favorite has expanded its services, including travel nursing, per diem staffing, managed service provider programs, and broader workforce strategy support. Throughout that growth, the company has remained committed to compliance, quality, and long-term partnerships.
Rethinking workforce strategy
“It’s not just about the band-aid fix. It’s about how do you solve that problem long term.” - Amanda Hoffman
A major theme of the conversation is workforce architecture, which Amanda describes as a more intentional way to build and sustain healthcare teams.
She explains that healthcare organizations must think beyond simply filling open shifts. Workforce models need to be flexible, scalable, and responsive to changing demand. That includes balancing permanent staff, per diem professionals, travel clinicians, and managed services in a way that supports both operational performance and patient care.
Innovation and smarter staffing
“We want to give people time back to make sure they can continue to develop those relationships.” - Amanda Hoffman
The podcast also explores the growing role of AI and technology in healthcare staffing. Amanda shares how tools powered by data and automation help streamline credentialing, improve visibility into workforce needs, and support faster decision-making. Technology does not replace the human side of staffing. Instead, it strengthens it by allowing teams to respond more efficiently and provide better experiences for clinicians and clients.
Looking ahead
“My hope… is absolutely that Favorite Healthcare Staffing has become the number one workforce architecture solutions provider in the US.” - Amanda Hoffman
As the industry continues to evolve, Amanda emphasizes that flexibility, transparency, and strong partnerships will remain essential.
Healthcare systems are facing ongoing workforce challenges. More than ever, they need partners who can offer not only talent, but also insight, infrastructure, and forward-thinking solutions.
At Favorite, we remain focused on building sustainable workforce strategies that support healthcare professionals and strengthen the facilities they serve.
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