Category: Workforce

Inside Northwell's employee health game plan

When it comes to improving employee well-being, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has taken a multi-pronged approach, offering services including team member health services, stress management resources and support for healthy eating goals.

Paid sick leave on the ballot in 3 states: 7 things to know

Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska voters will decide whether workers in those states should earn paid sick leave.

The state of healthcare employment: 7 things to know

Employment grew in many areas of healthcare in October, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published Nov. 1. 

Where employer well-being efforts fall short: 4 new findings

A new survey from global advisory and broking firm WTW identified a gap in the focus of employers’ well-being offerings and where employees say they need the most support. 

The state of the nursing workforce: 4 national survey findings

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Jarrard, a communications consulting firm and division of Chartis, has released its third annual national nurse survey, providing strategic insights into the nursing workforce.

HHS launches Health Workforce Initiative: 5 things to know

HHS has launched its Health Workforce Initiative, aimed at strengthening healthcare workforce recruitment and career advancement.

Who's most likely to take a career break? 5 things to know

The percentage of U.S. women with a career break featured on their LinkedIn profiles is more than 43% higher than that of men, according to an Oct. 30 LinkedIn News post.

US job openings hit lowest level since 2021

U.S. job openings dropped to 7.4 million by the last day of September, the lowest level since January 2021, according to data released Oct. 29 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

15 things to know about Gen Z workers

Each new generation entering the workforce tends to puzzle management, and members of Generation Z are no exception.

Avera's plan to make nursing school more affordable: 5 things to know

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Avera Health has created a program designed to provide an affordable pathway into nursing.