Category: Workforce

For Gen Z, ‘quiet quitting’ is a form of heightened work-life balance

Generation Z workers have embraced “quiet quitting,” a phrase gaining traction on TikTok that encourages workers to show lesser enthusiasm at work, reject the ideas of going above and beyond in their careers, and prioritize their life outside of work, …

For Gen Z, ‘quiet quitting’ is a form of heightened work-life balance

Generation Z workers have embraced “quiet quitting,” a phrase gaining traction on TikTok that encourages workers to show lesser enthusiasm at work, reject the ideas of going above and beyond in their careers, and prioritize their life outside of work, …

How 1 health system is addressing employees’ counseling needs on site

Neely Conner, director of the employee assistance program at Roanoke, Va.-based Carilion Clinic, knows the importance of providing objective support to employees, particularly as they face increased stress and burnout. 

Man charged in assault of 4 Pennsylvania hospital workers

A suspect was charged with assaulting four hospital employees at Wellspan Ephrata (Pa.) Community Hospital, ABC affiliate WHTM reported Aug. 11. 

Workforce absences during the pandemic, by race and gender

During the pandemic, U.S. workers reported a 50 percent increase in work absences due to personal illness, child care needs or family obligations compared to previous years, according to a new report released Aug. 1 by the Urban Institute with support …

What hospitals should consider when hiring teens

Aaron Gillingham has a firsthand perspective on the advantages and potential problems hospitals and health systems may face with hiring teenagers. 

Hospitals concerned about staff retention, recruiting in wake of Roe reversal

With the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, hospitals are concerned about additional challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining medical staff, Bloomberg Law reported Aug. 9.

Hiring, turnover improves for some employers

Hiring is getting less challenging on some level, even amid a tight labor market, several employers said, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Duke University Health System COO calls for civility after attack on nurse

The COO of Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System is calling for an end to the “ugly epidemic of violence” against healthcare workers and civility from the public following a recent attack on an emergency room nurse.

The value of ‘organizational intelligence’: How 2 health systems are keeping experienced workers engaged

Hospitals and health systems nationwide are experiencing increased workforce challenges and staffing shortages, making it more crucial than ever that they engage with experienced employees and ensure they are content in their job.