Category: Workforce

The twofold challenge of an older population — and how systems are adapting

In less than a decade, older Americans are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history, sparking conversations about the need for age-friendly healthcare. 

Job seekers' confidence dips to 2020 levels: LinkedIn

Confidence among U.S. job seekers has fallen to early pandemic levels, according to a Feb. 20 LinkedIn News post.

Gen Z most open to industry switch: LinkedIn

Among U.S. workers open to switching roles, most would also consider changing industries, according to a Feb. 13 LinkedIn News post.

100,000 and counting: What's driving AdventHealth's workforce growth

For Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, reaching a milestone — 100,000 employees — was a journey years in the making. A journey, according to Olesea Azevedo, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief people officer, that …

Trinity Health rethinks 'float pools of old'

When Trinity Health created its FirstChoice internal staffing agency, it wanted to offer employees, including nurses and other clinicians, greater flexibility to serve in short- and long-term roles in locations across the Livonia, Mich.-based system. T…

The 6 roles University Hospitals leans on to improve care

In its effort to enhance patient care and experience, Cleveland-based University Hospitals has engaged its front-line staff to inspire changes.

AdventHealth hires 100,000th employee

AdventHealth shared a milestone on Feb. 11: The health system hired its 100,000th employee.

The staff needs hospitals didn't expect

Amid systems ramping up their retention strategies has come an increased focus on improving the work environment. In some cases, this means tweaking the small things.

Healthcare's job gains in January: 5 things to know

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that healthcare added 43,700 jobs in January, with gains in hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and home healthcare services, according to the latest jobs report published Feb. 7. 

The fastest-growing healthcare roles in 8 US cities

Infusion nurses and anesthesiologists are among the fastest-growing healthcare roles in major U.S. cities, according to a Jan. 29 LinkedIn news post.