Novant Health will develop 140 workforce housing units for healthcare professionals, first responders and other critical service industry workers on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina, according to a news release shared with Becker's.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 46,000 jobs in December, with gains in home healthcare services, nursing and residential care facilities, and hospitals, according to the latest jobs report published Jan. 10.
Columbia-based University of Missouri Health Care's Physician and Health Professional Wellness Program is offering support to healthcare workers across the state after the Missouri Physicians Health Program ended services in December.
The healthcare sector, including hospitals, healthcare providers and manufacturers of health-related products, saw a decrease in job cuts in 2024 compared to the year prior, according to one new analysis.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has signed House Bill 452 into law, requiring hospitals to strengthen protections against workplace violence.
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Physical therapists and advanced practice providers are among the 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S. across industries, according to LinkedIn's annual Jobs on the Rise list.
Labor productivity rose 2% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Through recently passed ballot initiatives and legislation, states across the U.S. are implementing healthcare and workforce-related changes in 2025.
The days of face-to-face meetings to communicate a layoff or termination are in the rearview mirror for some large companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 20.
Research published by Gallup Dec. 4 offers sobering insights for employers aiming to improve women's well-being.