Category: Workforce

Gen X and the workplace: 5 survey findings

Employers across the U.S., including hospitals and health systems, are increasingly focused on meeting the needs of multiple generations by providing flexible work environments, integrating technology, and offering diverse benefits packages.

What drives employee engagement? 5 notes

Healthcare-focused benefits were some of the highest drivers of employee engagement, according to a recent report.

States investing in healthcare workforce: 3 notes

Three states have recently approved investments in healthcare workforce programs, which focus on recruitment and training.

Massachusetts boosts healthcare workforce: 5 things to know

Massachusetts organizations will receive a total of $4.2 million in workforce development grant funding, a portion of which will go toward healthcare roles.

Mercy Health – Cincinnati CNO's guide to recruitment and retention success

Brandi Fields, DNP, RN, has been chief nursing officer for Mercy Health – Cincinnati’s six hospitals for a little more than three years. Since she began her role, these hospitals have seen their registered nurse vacancy rate fall from double digits dur…

'Adapting to improve': How Duke Health is transforming workforce culture

Over the past 18 months, Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System has sought to improve its workplace culture through  “Better Together,” a workplace initiative or “movement” that aims to redefine how the health system engages with its emp…

National PA week runs through Oct. 12: 5 things to know

National Physician Assistant/Associate Week — a celebration of PAs and the PA profession — began Oct. 6 and runs through Oct. 12.

The state of healthcare employment: 7 things to know

While employment grew in many areas of healthcare in September, overall industry job growth remains below the average monthly gain over the previous 12 months.

Leaders less likely to unplug on PTO: 5 things to know

Senior leaders are more likely to check in with work while on vacation than other employees, a recent LinkedIn survey found.

PA burnout and depression: 5 notes

More than half of physician assistants say their employer doesn’t recognize burnout and related issues among their staff, according to a new Medscape survey.