Category: Workforce

Promotion may signal a flight risk, research shows

While promotions are a mechanism organizations have to inspire loyalty from employees, they may also result in people quitting their jobs, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 6.

Promotion may signal a flight risk, research shows

While promotions are a mechanism organizations have to inspire loyalty from employees, they may also result in people quitting their jobs, The Wall Street Journal reported Sept. 6.

What nursing home staffing ratios could mean for hospitals

CMS has proposed establishing staffing requirements in nursing homes, touting the effort as a way to improve quality and safety at these facilities. However, a national group representing hospitals is expressing concerns that this approach could be sig…

The 'meta-dehumanization' of first responders

Healthcare’s first responders are often hailed as “heroes.” This classification could be contributing to higher burnout rates, according to a recent study. 

Nurse survey reveals key opportunities to boost job satisfaction

Amid today’s workforce challenges, it is more crucial than ever that hospital and health system leaders focus on opportunities to bolster engagement with nurses. Jarrard, a healthcare strategic communications consultancy, recently examined these opport…

Healthcare adds 71K jobs in August

Healthcare gained 70,900 jobs in August, following a rise of similar magnitude in July, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Healthcare job cuts up 128% year over year

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

Healthcare's most dangerous subsectors

Two of the 10 most dangerous job sectors in America belong to the healthcare industry. 

Where hiring rates are strong across generations

Four metropolitan areas are more welcoming to workers from all generations than other places in the U.S., according to a new analysis by LinkedIn’s Economic Graph team, released Aug. 30. 

Chicago health center brings back laid-off workers in response to labor probe

Chicago-based Howard Brown Health has reinstated 24 employees after a National Labor Relations Board investigation spurred by layoffs that occurred in early 2023.