Nurses who work for staffing agencies are much more satisfied than their counterparts who serve hospitals, health systems, home healthcare providers and senior living facilities, according to an Oct. 18 report from MIT Sloan Management Review.
Category: Workforce
Feds warn of increased hate crimes as hospitals struggle in speaking up
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a warning of increased risk of antisemitic and Islamophobic hate attacks in the United States amid the Israel-Hamas war, ABC News reports.
How Duke Health is bolstering its 'talentforce'
Stabilizing and growing Duke University Health System’s workforce, or “talentforce,” is the primary objective of Craig Albanese, MD, who took over as CEO of the Durham, N.C.-based system in March.
Remote work hits post-pandemic low
Remote work is at its lowest point since the start of the pandemic, according to data from the two most recent Census Bureau Household Pulse surveys.
The perks 200+ companies offer workers
Companies across the U.S. are offering current and new employees various perks, from hybrid work arrangements to mental healthcare options, as they seek to attract workers.
A happy medium in a 4.5-day workweek
Companies across the U.S. strive to find the right work model for their employees. Some organizations have landed on a four-day workweek, hybrid work or fully remote work as employees seek flexible work schedules. At least one has found success with an…
'Concentration crisis' troubles leaders
At any given moment during the workday, there are multiple tasks vying for a person’s attention. Leaders are beginning to take note of this “concentration crisis” — and the threat it presents to productivity and creativity.
Healthcare workforce lost 145,213 providers from 2021 through 2022
An estimated 145,213 healthcare providers left the workforce from 2021 through 2022, according to an Oct. 16 report from Definitive Healthcare.
How executives are preparing for the workforce of the future
Today’s healthcare environment includes new dynamics in the workforce that have become prominent. Workers are thinking about their jobs and futures differently, with some leaving their roles for different opportunities and various other reasons. They a…
Nurse staffing agencies disagree over 'employee' status for temps
Healthcare staffing firms disagree on whether temporary nursing staff should be classified as W-2 employees or independent contractors. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor is at the center of the dispute.
