Workforce

MetroHealth’s employee assistance program began in the 1980s as a counseling- and substance abuse-focused initiative. Today, the Cleveland-based health system has broadened its approach to address the “social determinants of work.” This concept looks at an employee not just through…

Aspen (Colo.) Valley Hospital is located in one of the most scenic communities in the U.S. The critical access hospital serves a unique patient population of active locals and vacationers who need services. Aspen Valley built a unique and close-knit…

With an aging workforce and looming executive retirements, building leadership pipelines early is more important than ever, Jason Gilbert, PhD, RN, chief nurse executive at Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health, told Becker’s. It is especially important given Generation Z’s strong interest…

New vendor management system (VMS) delivers smarter, more efficient workforce solutions for health systems. March 24, 2025, Salt Lake City, Utah: CHG Healthcare, the leader in healthcare workforce solutions, announces the launch of Nursesmart, a next-generation vendor management system (VMS)…

Among all states, excluding Colorado, California has the highest employment level in surgical technologists nationwide, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment data were released April 2 and reflect data collected since May 2024.…

Among all states, excluding Colorado, California has the highest employment level in registered nurses nationwide, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment data were released April 2 and reflect data collected since May 2024.…

As health systems continue to grapple with ongoing workforce challenges, healthcare leaders like Stacie Call, MSN, RN, CNO for Mercy Health – Loraine & Youngstown (Ohio), and her team have worked to cultivate a resilient and engaged workforce.  Becker’s connected…

When WellSpan Health launched an effort to improve team member safety two years ago, the York, Pa.-based system thoughtfully considered how to start. Ultimately, the nine-hospital organization, which employs more than 23,000 people, set a first-year goal: to reduce workplace…

Amid ongoing staffing shortages and shifting workforce demographics, hospitals and health systems are honing recruitment and retention strategies tailored to their employees’ needs. Generation Z employees are no exception. As the newest generation entering the workforce — born between 1997…

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare gained 53,600 jobs in March, consistent with the average monthly addition of 52,000 jobs over the previous 12 months, according to the latest employment report, published April 4.  Here are three other…