Workforce

Nurses in Ohio are asking state lawmakers to amend a proposed bill to increase the legal penalties associated with using bodily fluids as a weapon against healthcare workers, according to the Dayton Daily News. 

Increased schedule flexibility remains one of the most effective strategies for staff retention, a recent Becker's poll found.

Scott Davis recently left his role as CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest to helm HCA's Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo.

A new workforce development offering at Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System will cover up to $4,000 in annual tuition costs for all employees looking to advance their education and careers. 

Workforce has been a big challenge for the entire healthcare industry and Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has developed creative solutions to build a stronger foundation for the future.

The Indiana Hospital Association has launched a statewide flexible staffing pool to aid its more than 170 member hospitals with staffing shortages, the system announced June 18.

Reactions to minimum staffing laws and their impact on healthcare are mixed, a recent Becker's poll found.

Cleveland-based University Hospitals is expanding its Future Nurse Academy this summer — a program that trains high school students in the Cleveland area in core skills required for a career in the field. 

Fostering a sense of engagement and loyalty among employees is among the top workforce issues on the minds of hospital and health system executives. They are taking various approaches to improve job satisfaction and workers' well-being.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in-person job interviews took a virtual turn. For company recruiters and human resource leaders looking to hire new employees, this also meant having their inboxes flooded with online applicants, a time consuming and often…