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17 health systems pledge to make at least 10% of new hires from disadvantaged areas
Seventeen health systems have signed a commitment to help boost hiring and training of lower-income individuals. -
In-office labor isn't cheap; companies are willing to pay for it
Organizations are tightening the reins on remote work as productivity concerns linger. Some workplaces are shelling out thousands in relocation assistance to lure employees back to the office, The Wall Street Journal reported. -
New Jersey criminalizes threats against healthcare workers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation May 8 that establishes the criminal offense of threats against a healthcare professional or any worker employed by a healthcare facility. -
Worker productivity sinks to 75-year low
American workers aren't as productive as they used to be. In fact, they're the least productive they've been since 1948, Fortune reported May 5. -
Less talk, more action: How small fixes retain employees
Name a hospital that isn't dealing with workforce shortages fueled, in part, by across-the-board frustration and burnout. Solving these types of global healthcare challenges takes time, creative solutions and money. With an eye on the long-term goal of creating a well-oiled talent pipeline, this New Jersey community hospital found that acting on seemingly smaller problems adds up to a happier workforce. -
Nurses in Maine push for patient ratios
Registered nurses in Maine and members of the state's nursing association testified May 4 at a legislative hearing in support of statewide regulations on nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. -
'Expense inflation' won't cure the healthcare workforce; it takes thinking differently
The most effective leaders have realized staffing issues and shortages aren't going away, but there are plenty of opportunities to redesign healthcare delivery for even better patient outcomes and experiences. -
Michigan hospitals need to fill 27K+ jobs as state ponders staffing legislation
As of March, there are more than 27,000 open hospital jobs in the state of Michigan. -
Georgia ups penalties for workplace violence, allows for hospital police forces
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation May 2 that increases penalties for people who commit violence against healthcare workers and allows hospitals to establish campus police forces. -
Healthcare adds 40K jobs in April
Healthcare gained 39,600 jobs in April, which is lower than the average monthly gain of 47,000 over the prior six months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Healthcare job cuts up 83% from first 4 months of 2022
Healthcare announced the fourth-most job cuts among 30 industries and sectors measured in the first four months of 2023, according to one new analysis. -
Beyond the pizza party: How 9 systems are making meaningful efforts to boost provider well-being
Burnout among clinicians is not new in healthcare due to the demands of the job. However, the issue increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a crucial challenge for hospitals to address, particularly as organizations are focused on recruitment and retention and as workers may face a greater potential for animosity from some patients. -
Insights from Ascension and CommonSpirit: Leveraging workforce education to solve talent shortages and improve representation
Engaging and retaining employees is a significant challenge for provider organizations dealing with massive churn, especially among entry-level employees. -
75% of managers say it's tough to work with Gen Z
Three-quarters of managers believe Generation Z is harder to work with than other generations, according to a recent survey from resumebuilder.com. -
'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.
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