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'Part of the fabric of our institution': Inside Hennepin's sweeping anti-racism program for employees
Improving health equity at hospitals and in the communities they serve is not a new topic of discussion. However, in recent years, organizations have increased their focus on this topic. That includes Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare's Compass Program, where employees explore and reflect on racial inequities in healthcare. -
Baptist Memorial launches program to help employers care for workers
Baptist Memorial Health Care recently introduced an employer-based well-being program to help companies prevent and manage chronic illness. -
Menopause tied to $1.8B in lost work time, Mayo Clinic estimates
More than 1 in 10 women experience adverse work outcomes due to menopause symptoms, signaling a need to improve treatment and create more supportive workplaces, according to a study published April 26 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. -
PAs are growing in number: Here's how many are in each state
The number of board-certified physician assistants increased by 76.1 percent in the last decade. -
Scripps Health to cut 70 administrative jobs
Scripps Health is eliminating 70 administrative roles, according to WARN documents filed by the San Diego-based health system in early March. -
More Gen Zers are living paycheck to paycheck
The percentage of young Americans struggling to pay their bills has increased since 2022, Bloomberg reported April 28. -
Michigan systems go international with nurse recruiting
Hospitals and health systems continue to seek ways to combat a shortage of nurses. In Michigan, some organizations are leaning on foreign nurses to help fill the staffing gaps — an effort that comes amid the U.S.' decision to limit green card applications, the Detroit Free Press reported April 28. -
Where are the most, fewest RN job vacancies in the US?
The number of advertised job vacancies for registered nurses in the U.S. spiked in March 2022 compared to March 2021, but then fell in March 2023. Although advertised job vacancies overall fell from the year prior in 2023, they're still higher compared to 2020. -
How Duke's health system supports a workforce that is 60% millennial or Gen Z
To retain workers, hospitals and health systems must ensure they meet employee needs and expectations across generations. This is particularly true as more older healthcare workers have retired or plan to retire, and as younger generations such as millennials and Generation Z make up large portions of their workforces. -
Contract labor costs improving, Tenet says
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which reported net income of $143 million in the first quarter of 2023, is seeing its contract labor numbers improve, but such costs will continue to be of concern for a while yet. -
The hidden penalty of remote work
Many U.S. workers have wholeheartedly embraced the flexibility and freedom of working from home, but new research suggests there may be a hidden downside to remote work, The New York Times reported April 24. -
Gen Zers are 'loud quitting' on TikTok
Disgruntled Generation Z workers are broadcasting their resignations on social media — a phenomenon workplace experts have dubbed "loud quitting," CBS News reported April 21. -
The Value of Local in a GIG Economy
The career needs and preferences of today’s workforce are loud and clear: 96% of working professionals want more flexibility. In fact, they now expect flexibility about as much as they expect a 401(k). There can be no doubt that the gig economy has officially reached healthcare, and it’s forcing major recalibrations of what flexible career paths, workforce planning, and staffing strategies can be. But that doesn’t come without limitations. -
Beyond survival mode: Best practices and creative ideas for coping with the shortages in anesthesiology
The labor shortage has been an ongoing challenge for healthcare systems, and anesthesiology is no exception. This specialty is being squeezed on both the demand and supply sides as health systems search for ways to address the shortfall. -
Healthcare employment sees gains, but labor shortages drag on: 5 reasons why
Shortages in healthcare have long existed. And while some signs may point to easing labor pressures for hospitals, many professionals in the field are living a different story. -
Washington nurse staffing legislation becomes law
On April 20, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law staffing legislation aimed at addressing the healthcare worker shortage. -
Workplace violence prevention measures gain momentum from hospitals, lawmakers
As healthcare workers continue to face the potential for workplace violence, lawmakers and hospital officials are intensifying their efforts to address the issue. -
How Children's of Atlanta's 'Adopt-A-Team' program drove a 'dramatic' morale boost
Amid today's workforce challenges, hospitals and health systems must have a continued focus on improving engagement and retention of employees. It's that focus that led Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to pilot a new "Adopt-A-Team" program, pairing support center departments with clinical teams to offer encouragement and to show appreciation for their work. -
Want AI-proof work? Look to healthcare, investors tell young people
If young people want jobs that artificial intelligence can't snatch away, they should look to healthcare, Fortune reported April 18. -
6 most popular job-search sites for healthcare workers
Healthcare workers visit some job-search sites more than others, recent data suggests.
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