Workforce

Workplace incivility and bullying have persisted in healthcare since their uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic.  As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges teams face, according to Brian Reed, vice president and chief human resources officer for…

Healthcare gained 62,200 jobs in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is above the average monthly increase of 44,000 jobs over the previous 12 months.  Healthcare gained 50,600 jobs in April, according to the bureau. Here are…

Georgia is projected to see one of the largest shortfalls of registered nurses in the country over the next decade, according to federal estimates. The state also sees a high percentage of nurses who leave for higher-paying markets. These workforce…

The healthcare staffing crisis is over — from the perspective that “this is the new normal,” according to Lisa Abbott, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Boston Children’s Hospital. “We’ve got to figure out mechanisms to function…

The Nevada Assembly and Senate have passed legislation that sets maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. Senate Bill 182, which awaits Gov. Joe Lomardo’s signature, establishes maximum ratios based on the acuity of patients in certain hospitals located in counties with…

Frontline healthcare workers face a continued threat of violence, which puts staff well-being and patient care at risk. With violence incidents on the rise, a top priority for healthcare leaders is ensuring a safe work environment. During a May Becker’s…

Jennifer “Jenna” Lloyd Fisher, DNP, MSMIT, APRN, FACHE, NEA-BC, CNL, is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Currently serving as the Vice President, Clinical Excellence for HWS and StaffGarden, by Ascend Learning,…

A report from the American Hospital Association highlights hospital spending on workplace and community violence.  The report, “The Burden of Violence to U.S. Hospitals: A Comprehensive Assessment of Financial Costs and Other Impacts of Workplace and Community Violence,” was prepared…

As healthcare organizations continue to search for ways to strengthen employee well-being and retention, health systems like Greensboro, N.C.-based Cone Health and Binghamton, N.Y.-based United Health Services are actively investing in one hot topic in workforce management — childcare. Becker’s…

Rising incivility among patients and hospital visitors remains a challenge for health systems across the U.S. Nearly half of nurses said workplace violence increased in their unit in the previous year, according to a 2024 survey conducted by National Nurses…