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Why 400K+ Americans in their 20s aren't working
Workers in their 20s are missing from the workforce — hundreds of thousands of them, Bloomberg reported March 17. It's hard to pin down a reason why. -
The secret to employee retention? Solicit feedback, and act on it, says Bon Secours Mercy talent exec
Hospitals and health systems must consider various factors when trying to recruit and retain top talent. While employee feedback has long been among these factors, it has become even more crucial amid today's healthcare challenges, according to Eric Van Duren, chief talent acquisition officer at Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health. -
Northwell leans on externs for nurse hiring pipeline
Nursing is a family affair for Maureen Kenney, MSN, and her 26-year-old twin daughters, Emily Kenney, BSN, RN, and Elizabeth Kenney, BSN, RN. -
March Madness to cost employers $17B in lost productivity
The upcoming March Madness basketball tournament will cost employers $17.3 billion in lost productivity, according to a recent estimate from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. -
New York hospital goes international with nurse recruiting
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center is using its new international nursing program to fill staffing gaps. -
More Americans feel effects of healthcare staff shortages, poll finds
Hospitals and health systems are not alone in experiencing the effects of staff shortages that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A growing number of Americans are also concerned about the issue. -
Multiple Talent Strategies: The Key to Success Today and Tomorrow
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Michigan healthcare workforce gets funding boost amid 27,000 vacant hospital jobs
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed House Bill 4016, which will provide $75 million to recruit, retain and train the state's healthcare workforce. -
The 'Great Untethering': Clinicians are taking more contract roles, self-employing
Nurses and physicians are increasingly opting for contract roles and self-employment, according to a recent study from LinkedIn. The company termed this phenomenon the "Great Untethering." -
Healthcare job growth slows in February
Healthcare gained 44,200 jobs in February, down from the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior six months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Travel nurses more willing to explore permanent employment, small survey finds
As travel nurses seek flexibility and work-life balance, they are more open to permanent employment in 2023 than in previous years, according to a report from Vivian Health, a national healthcare hiring marketplace. -
US sinks 4 spots in working women's index
The United States has never topped PwC's Women in Work Index — but it performed notably worse in the most recent ranking, sinking four spots. -
Healthcare job cuts up 85% from early 2022
Healthcare job cuts continue to increase, with 9,749 being announced in February — the second-most cuts that month across 30 industries, according to one new analysis. -
What Micromedex search trends tell us about clinician diligence
Because Micromedex is used millions of times a month by healthcare professionals around the world, we have a unique view into what type of clinical information our users need. -
Washington Senate greenlights nurse staffing ratios
The Washington state Senate has passed Senate Bill 5236, which will legally mandate nurse-to-patient staffing ratios if it survives the entire legislative process. -
Why nearly 500 Minnesota nurses left bedside care positions
Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association have identified chronic understaffing, working conditions and management as the top issues causing them to leave bedside care positions, according to a report released March 6 by the union. -
Employers find new ways to 'quiet fire'
Amid an uncertain economic outlook, employers are finding ways to thin their workforce other than outright layoffs, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 26. -
States to lift COVID-19 rules in healthcare settings
California, Washington and Oregon plan to end healthcare worker COVID-19 requirements, effective April 3. -
Florida hospital gets death threats after report finds strong COVID-19 response
Several workers at Sarasota (Fla.) Memorial Hospital have received death threats and hate-filled calls after the hospital's board approved a report concluding it led a strong COVID-19 response, the Herald-Tribune reported March 3. -
Open jobs at US News honor roll health systems, by the numbers
Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals and health systems that were named to U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
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