Category: Workforce

Houston Methodist nixes COVID-19 vaccine rule ahead of new state law

Houston Methodist, the first health system in the U.S. to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine, said it was implementing a new employment policy to comply with a new Texas law. 

Bill Gates predicts 3-day workweek

While more American companies mull the benefits of a four-day workweek, Bill Gates is imagining even less time spent in the office.

Kentucky ER wait times tied to 'acute' worker shortage, study finds

As long ER wait times loom across the U.S., Kentucky is facing an “acute shortage” of healthcare workers, a Kentucky Hospital Association report shows. 

Companies bet on the “envy office” to lure young workers back

Some companies are working to make their spaces more instagrammable in a bid to attract younger workers back to the office — one that pairs the comfort of a living room with the stylish and glamorous appeal of a vacation, according to The New York Time…

10 healthcare jobs for retirees

There are a number of job opportunities in healthcare for those who have retired but want to work, according to an article posted Nov. 27 by GOBankingRates.

US employees unhappier than during height of pandemic

Recent survey findings suggest dissatisfaction among U.S. workers is climbing and has surpassed levels reported in 2020.

Providence's 'secret sauce' for accountability in the hybrid era

Online modules can save leaders time and energy when conveying new information, but some conversations — especially those around expectation-setting — are more effective offline, Keegan Fisher, division chief human resources officer for Providence’s No…

Quiet quitting? Front-line workers say they're going the extra mile

Despite allegations of quiet quitting, front-line workers are going above and beyond at work, according to a recent poll of the population. 

Catholic health system removes all crucifixes

Hospital Sisters Health System, a Catholic organization based in Springfield, Ill., is removing all wooden and metal crucifixes from its hospitals’ emergency departments and patient rooms. 

How gig work fits into Intermountain's 'inside up' staffing strategy

Amid today’s talent market, hospitals and health system leaders are rethinking how they train and upskill workers. This is especially crucial as they need to fill staffing gaps and ensure their operational needs are met to address industry challenges.