Category: Workforce

'Quiet ambition' could spell trouble for succession plans

The past few years have been riddled with sources of anxiety nationwide: a pandemic, political and social unrest, inflation, job insecurity, a potential recession. As a result, some people’s goals have changed to center their own well-being — as oppose…

Health systems can't 'recruit our way out of a workforce shortage'

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic’s 2030 strategy is simple: to cure, connect and transform. But to get there, the world-renowned health system needs a robust people strategy developing the workforce of the future. 

'Caring for the caregivers': 7 CEO influencers on reviving joy

Hospital and health system CEOs are in a position to influence their workforces, as well as healthcare altogether. As they connect with their teams, they have unique opportunities to support clinicians and their well-being. 

LifeBridge Health's winning formula for a thriving physician workforce

As a community health system in a market saturated with large and internationally renowned health systems, Baltimore-based LifeBridge Health is highly focused on fostering a positive work environment to attract and retain physicians amid a worsening sh…

The 'Great Retirement' persists

The U.S. saw a surplus of retirees amid the pandemic, and fewer adults than expected have reentered the workforce as COVID-19 threats fade, Bloomberg reported Nov. 6.

BJC expands 'live near your work' program for employees

BJC HealthCare and Washington University, both based in St. Louis, are expanding a program that supports employees with home ownership costs. 

The rising risks for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers put their time and energy into providing high-quality care to patients each day. At the same time, there is both anecdotal evidence and data indicating rising rates of violence in their places of work.

Labor initiatives abound but need coherence, Kaufman Hall says

In a post-pandemic world still beset by inflation pressures and labor costs and shortages, many health systems are carrying out initiatives to boost employee retention and lessen reliance on contract labor.

When low attrition becomes a challenge

Companies are grappling with a new issue post Great Resignation: Not enough employees are quitting. 

Nurse burnout remains high: 9 numbers to know

A report released Nov. 6 by market research firm McKinsey & Co. provides insights into the nursing workforce and nurses’ mental health and well-being.