Category: Leadership & Management

‘Productivity paranoia’ creates strain in hybrid workplace relationships

Despite employees working more in a hybrid work environment, the majority of employers question if their employees are being productive, a new Microsoft survey says. 

Universal Health Services elects new board member

Nina Chen was elected to the board of directors of Universal Health Services, a for-profit hospital operator based in King of Prussia, Pa.

Companies are ditching the corner office for executive workspaces

Amid changes to office setups during the pandemic to accommodate new work arrangements, some companies are swapping the corner office for executive work spaces, Fortune reported Sept. 22.

9 women on the move in healthcare

The following executive moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Sept. 16:

Hispanic heritage spotlight: 5 thoughts on leadership from healthcare execs

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Becker’s Hospital Review asked Hispanic leaders in healthcare to share their insights on leadership.

How 4 healthcare leaders are tackling diversity challenges

Emphasizing diversity, equity and inclusion has proven benefits in the healthcare industry, from enhancing care outcomes to improving employee retention. However, DEI leaders still struggle to prove the initiative’s importance within the sector, among …

Iowa hospital ends contract with coffee shop over marriage, sexuality beliefs

Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa, has ended its contract with a religiously affiliated coffee shop, saying the hospital’s values are not aligned with some of the business’s beliefs on marriage and sexuality, the Des Moines Regist…

Companies that appoint Black CEOs see stock benefit: study

Investors respond more positively to CEO appointments when the appointee is Black, not white, according to a recent study. 

Recently removed Idaho hospital CEO to remain on board

Keith Gnagey, former CEO of Teton Valley Health in Driggs, Idaho, will continue to serve as a member of the Teton Valley Health board of directors.

More hospital CEOs exit as labor challenges persist

More than six dozen hospital CEOs have left their roles this year, according to a Sept. 21 Challenger, Gray & Christmas report.