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Longer lives could mean 60-year careers
As life expectancy is expected to increase, the number of working years may too. This has alarmed some experts who argue it is time to reassess the way we work in society to make the extra time less daunting, The Atlantic reported Dec. 14. -
Nurses at hospitals with burnout reduction programs stayed at jobs 20% longer, UVA study finds
Hospitals that invest in nurse burnout reduction programs may see less burnout-attributed nurse turnover and associated costs, according to a new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of Patient Safety. -
Gen Z may bring back union support
The youngest members of the workforce may have a major role to play in increasing union support and activism, Fortune reported Dec. 14. -
Northwell sends nurses to Upstate New York hospitals hit with COVID-19 surge
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has sent nurses to two Upstate hospitals amid a COVID-19 surge in western New York. -
How the pandemic has affected healthcare employment: 7 stats to know
Healthcare employment declined at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 and remains below expected levels through November 2021, a new Kaiser Family Foundation chart collection shows. -
Kentucky declares emergency over nursing shortage
Kentucky's nursing shortage prompted Gov. Andy Beshear to sign an executive order Dec. 9 declaring that the situation amid a deadly global COVID-19 pandemic is an emergency. -
4 states calling in National Guard to alleviate healthcare staffing strain
As hospitals face capacity constraints amid a COVID-19 surge, some states have enlisted the National Guard to help staff healthcare facilities, The New York Times reported Dec. 9. -
4.2 million Americans quit jobs as openings increase to 11 million in October
Some 4.2 million Americans quit their jobs in October, indicating workers' willingness or ability to leave jobs amid labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released Dec. 8 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
5 Pennsylvania hospitals to use music to support well-being, resiliency of healthcare workers
Five Pennsylvania hospitals and health systems were chosen to participate in a new statewide music therapy program supporting front-line healthcare workers who are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
University of Maryland Medical System pledges $5.1M to recruit workers
The University of Maryland Medical System is offering a community college tuition assistance incentive program to registered nurses and other clinical workers, part of a $5.1 million investment in employee recruitment, the Baltimore-based organization announced Dec. 6. -
Omicron threat looms as some hospitals suspend vaccination requirements amid legal battles
Pending litigation over federal COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare workers has caused some hospitals and health systems to reevaluate their mandate decisions as the omicron variant spreads and the delta variant remains dominant in the U.S. -
New York City to mandate vaccination for private-sector businesses
Mayor Bill de Blasio said New York City is imposing a vaccination mandate for private-sector employers, according to CNBC. -
Hartford HealthCare's special task force on staffing shortages enacts fast-track hiring program
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare said it is rolling out various efforts to fast-track its hiring process so the health system can fill vacancies more rapidly, especially in nursing, and reduce the workload for staff. -
Hospitals post November job loss
Hospitals lost jobs in November after gaining them the previous month, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Viewpoint: Could 2022 bring the 'Great Raise'?
This year has highlighted a tense relationship between employers and employees, with record numbers of staff walking off the job in search of better conditions, a healthier lifestyle or a change of scene. The new year could force employers to up the ante and hand out raises if they want to hold on to employees, Fortune reported Dec. 1. -
Unemployment decreased in 99% of metro areas year over year, data shows
Unemployment rates declined year over year in 386 of 389 metropolitan areas, increased in one area and remained unchanged in two areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Dec. 2. -
Is healthcare seeing a rebound in newly vaccinated staff? Insights from 4 health systems
As vaccination mandates have become all but universal across the healthcare industry, unvaccinated workers have few employment options. Suspended or terminated health system employees who wish to remain in the healthcare field may have to reconsider their stance on vaccinations, and some of these organizations are giving the option to former staff to rejoin if they get vaccinated. -
Michigan hospital launches $1.5M tuition payment program for employees
As part of efforts to recruit and retain workers, McLaren Flint (Mich.) Hospital is offering $1.5 million in student loan repayment benefits to more than 100 employees, the hospital announced Dec. 2. -
A snapshot of healthcare staffing challenges in 3 states
Amid the emergence of the omicron variant, hospitals and health systems continue to battle staffing challenges. -
19 healthcare organizations suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates
Hospitals and health systems are suspending COVID-19 vaccination mandates as legal proceedings are pending over the CMS vaccination policy for eligible staff at healthcare facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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