As the healthcare workforce continues to face ongoing challenges, Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham chief human resources officer Mary Ellen Schopp cited the critical need for strong leadership to navigate the constantly evolving industry.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 52,000 jobs in February, consistent with the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the previous 12 months, according to the latest jobs report, published March 7.
The Washington State House of Representatives has advanced a bill to allow meal- and rest-break schedule flexibility for hospital workers.
Confidence in job stability among U.S. employees has dropped to its lowest level since the early days of the pandemic, according to a March 6 LinkedIn News post.
Talent and technology availabilities are two of the most significant challenges in healthcare recruitment and retention today, according to Amy Beales, chief human resources officer at Annapolis, Md.-based Luminis Health.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating a Feb. 22 shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pa., that left two dead and five wounded, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Becker's.
U.S. public companies have downsized middle management and senior executive ranks, while multiple hospitals and health systems have eliminated or combined C-suite roles or restructured leadership teams amid financial and operational headwinds.
Like many systems, Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Medicine is facing a workforce crisis. Unlike other systems, it is addressing the crisis by recruiting from overlooked populations and career paths.
More than half of U.S. employees are seeking new job opportunities, the highest rate since 2015, according to a Feb. 24 Gallup poll.
Identifying the next generation of leaders may not be as straightforward as it seems, according to a Feb. 25 McKinsey newsletter.