Category: Workforce

New federal bill seeks to 'ban DEI in medicine'

A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could prevent medical schools from receiving federal financial assistance if they adopt certain diversity, equity and inclusion policies. 

16 states still catching up to pre-pandemic worker counts

Texas has 1 million more people working today than in February 2020, while more than a dozen states have seen the reverse, with employment lagging behind pre-pandemic levels, according to Bloomberg.

20 states facing acute nursing shortages

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of registered nurses will grow 6% between 2022 and 2032. About 193,100 openings for RNs are projected each year on average over the decade as workers move to different occupations or depart t…

'Laptop class' losing Americans' favor

Bosses aren’t the only ones pushing back against remote work: American workers are tiring of the debate, too, according to a recent survey for Bloomberg News.

Clinicians urge lawmakers to act on workplace violence

The presidents of the American Nurses Association, American College of Emergency Physicians and Emergency Nurses Associations urged lawmakers to pass two bills aimed at strengthening workplace safety protections for healthcare workers during a congress…

The most desirable soft skill in all 50 states

A recent study has revealed how different states value different soft skills, from creativity to conflict resolution. 

Boomers begin 'phased retirements'

There’s a new variation on the unretirement trend. Rather than coming out of retirement and reentering the workforce, more baby boomers are choosing not to fully retire at all. 

22 top hospitals and systems, 14K+ open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with workforce challenges, including recruiting top talent in a competitive environment. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals and health systems that are among those named to the U.S. News &…

16 most used job titles

Registered nurse, nursing assistant and licensed practical nurse are among the 16 most frequently used job titles, according to a new report from ADP Research.

Healthcare workers included in new $6B student loan relief

The Biden-Harris Administration announced March 21 the release of an additional $5.8 billion in student loan debt relief for 77,700 public service workers, including those in healthcare.