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Labor initiatives abound but need coherence, Kaufman Hall says
In a post-pandemic world still beset by inflation pressures and labor costs and shortages, many health systems are carrying out initiatives to boost employee retention and lessen reliance on contract labor. -
When low attrition becomes a challenge
Companies are grappling with a new issue post Great Resignation: Not enough employees are quitting. -
Nurse burnout remains high: 9 numbers to know
A report released Nov. 6 by market research firm McKinsey & Co. provides insights into the nursing workforce and nurses' mental health and well-being. -
Gen Z turns to TikTok for career advice
Workplace trends like "quiet quitting" and "coffee badging" are not materializing out of thin air. They're coming from TikTok, the video platform increasingly being used for career advice. -
The positive trends in healthcare employment
Amid financial strain and operational challenges, hospitals and health systems have also faced challenges related to recruiting and retaining workers. Workers have exited their organizations, or considered quitting, citing reasons such as not feeling valued, lack of support for their well-being and wages not keeping up with inflation. However, there is a silver lining as healthcare employment has continued to trend up in certain areas. -
Healthcare job cuts up 109% year over year
Healthcare/products companies and manufacturers, including hospitals, have announced the third-most job cuts year to date among 30 industries and sectors measured, according to one new analysis. -
HCA teams up with Missouri's largest medical school
HCA Midwest Health has joined forces with Kansas City (Mo.) University, the largest medical school in Missouri. -
Mercy launches innovation unit
St. Louis-based Mercy has opened its first innovation unit as a "testing ground" for optimization ideas. -
Tenet's outlook on contract labor, union negotiations
Saum Sutaria, MD, CEO of Tenet Healthcare, mentioned at the beginning of the year the system's strategy would focus on hiring and retention, and reduce reliance on contract labor. During an Oct. 30 third quarter earnings call, he discussed the early results. -
4 takeaways from the launch of UCHealth's Virtual Health Center
During a featured session at the 8th Annual Becker's Health IT + Digital Health + RCM Meeting,leaders from Aurora, Colo.-based UC Health discussed the system's Virtual Health Center that uses technology to support patient care, improve efficiency and enhance patient outcomes. -
Employee anxiety over jobs cuts at highest level since 2020
This month, chatter about layoffs reached the highest level since July 2020, according to a monthly employee confidence index report from Glassdoor. -
Tufts, Intermountain CEOs on strategies to bridge the employee trust gap
Building trust with front-line employees is crucial for any hospital or health system CEO. Workers want assurance that the leader of their organization is honest and values their feedback. While efforts to build this trust must be intentional and require ongoing efforts, they also provide opportunities for meaningful changes, two CEOs told Becker's. -
'Quiet quitting,' 'coffee badging': 10 trending workplace terms
Various phrases have made their way into the workplace in the last couple of years as employees reassess their jobs and roles. Members of Generation Z in entry-level jobs have often coined these phrases in reaction to increased dissatisfaction at work. Other phrases have also gained traction on social media and in the news related to the workplace. -
Why Flex Work is Better for Clinicians—and Facilities
In today’s gig economy, the growing availability of flex work has enabled more workers to prioritize work-life harmony and eschew the traditional 9-to-5, 40-hour work week. In short, people want more control of their work schedules and, in turn, more control over their personal lives. -
Healthcare is a hot spot for 'boomerangs'
"Boomerang" employees — those who return to a previous employer after spending time elsewhere — make up a relatively small share of the workforce, but are more prevalent in healthcare than most other industries, according to recent research from LinkedIn. -
Career 'lattice' is the new ladder
It's time to adjust dated career expectations, according to a recent report from Korn Ferry. -
3 health system CEOs' plans to future-proof their workforce
There are few challenges more significant for health system CEOs than evolving their current workforce strategies. -
Systems with more APPs outperform peers: Kaufman Hall
In 2020, more nurse practitioners than physicians entered the provider workforce. Now, as workforce shortages persist and healthcare organizations struggle to meet patient demand for care, industry experts say having a strategic mix of advanced practice providers is critical. -
Projected employment growth for 19 healthcare roles in 2032
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment in the healthcare and social assistance sector will grow 9.7% from 2022 to 2032, primarily driven by the aging population and increasing prevalence of chronic conditions. This is three times as fast as the average job growth for the overall U.S. economy. -
New CDC report measures healthcare worker distress: 6 things to know
A new CDC report quantifies what many healthcare workers know to be true: Risks to their mental health, safety and well-being have skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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