Category: Workforce

How hospitals are battling employee turnover: 5 survey findings

Most hospitals and health systems are bolstering pay and benefits to help attract and retain talent amid increasing employee turnover, which is expected to continue to challenge the healthcare industry in 2024, according to a Dec. 13 survey published b…

The layoff runway lengthens

The layoff process used to be abrupt: a worker learns their job has been cut and they leave the same day (sometimes with a security escort). Now, some companies are alerting employees that their roles will be eliminated months in advance, The Wall Stre…

Healthcare's labor comeback in 14 numbers

Specifics of the 2024 U.S. labor market remain to be seen. However, there have been some 2023 trends to note moving into next year, including higher labor force participation, wage gains and a strong healthcare industry.

Cleveland Clinic makes case for 'bare minimum Mondays'

Doing less at work can, indeed, yield better health outcomes, according to a Dec. 4 article from Cleveland Clinic. 

Healthcare job cuts jump 99% year over year

Healthcare/products companies and manufacturers, including hospitals, have announced the third-most job cuts year to date among 30 industries and sectors measured, according to new analysis shared with Becker’s.

Michigan moves to combat violence against healthcare workers

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation Dec. 6 that would increase fines for assaults on healthcare workers. 

Healthcare sees biggest drop in job openings

U.S. job openings decreased to 8.7 million in October, the fewest since March 2021, led by healthcare and social assistance employers.

Could Gen Z end middle management?

Gen Z’s lack of interest in middle management positions might eventually dissolve the tier entirely, Business Insider reported Dec. 5. 

Exiting health system CEO details a future-ready workforce

Tommy Ibrahim, MD, who is stepping down as president and CEO of Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Healthcare Network by the year’s end, spoke on Sanford Health’s podcast about bolstering the future rural healthcare workforce. 

Tenet, HCA, CHS, UHS: How each system ranks on pay and culture

The company culture and pay/promotion practices vary widely at the big four for-profit health systems, according to the most recent American Opportunity Index.