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AARP and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses awarded grants to 20 hospitals to expand or launch nurse innovation programs. The groups awarded more than $355,000 to 20 projects offering innovative and replicable solutions to strengthen the nursing workforce by…

One in 5 chief human resources officers across industries expect hiring to slow in the next six months. This is nearly twice the share who anticipated pullback in 2024, according to a Q2 Conference Board survey of more than 100…

Workforce planning is more complex for healthcare chief human resources officers as the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act come into focus and AI adoption accelerates. Amid this environment, leaders are taking a calculated approach, weighing evolving employee…

The market for physicians is becoming more intense as hospitals and medical groups compete for a shrinking pool of talent. Current projections from the Association of American Medical Colleges show the U.S. faces a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians…

As healthcare continues to transform, many workforce leaders agree that the skills needed for tomorrow’s workforce go far beyond the traditional way of thinking. With shifting patient needs, AI and new technologies emerging, adaptability and a willingness to evolve will…

St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare said it is eliminating its pension plan as part of a move to implement a unified benefits package for all employees following its 2024 merger.  As of July 1, no new participants have been able to…

Hawaii was ranked the No. 1 U.S. state for women’s equality, according to an Aug. 18 list from WalletHub. The state was found to have no gap in the share of men and women in minimum wage roles, and women…

More than 300 hospitals and health systems were among the organizations recognized on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best-In-State Employers. The list was developed in partnership with market research firm Statista, which surveyed more than 160,000 employees working at organizations…

NYC Health + Hospitals said Aug. 21 it has saved more than $88 million in nurse turnover costs so far in 2025 after reducing its nurse turnover rate to well below the national average. The New York City-based system’s nursing…

CEOs are turning to front-line employees for insights shaping systemwide strategies. Since becoming president and CEO of Joplin, Mo.-based Freeman Health System in April, Matthew Fry has held front-line listening sessions he described as invaluable. A recurring theme quickly emerged:…