Category: Workforce

4-day week wins workers' support

Eighty-one percent of the full-time workforce supports a four-day work week — and most of them would sacrifice something for it, according to an Aug. 23 survey from Bankrate. 

CVS Health laying off employees in at least 9 states 

CVS Health said Aug. 1 that it is eliminating 5,000 “non-customer-facing positions” across the company. According to WARN documents filed in August, those layoffs are taking place across at least nine states.

'Lazy girl jobs' go beyond Gen Z, experts say

“Lazy girl jobs” is among the phrases related to the workplace that have gained traction in recent years.   

Connecticut expands overtime protections for nurses

A new law regarding mandatory overtime for registered nurses at hospitals is slated to take effect Oct. 1 in Connecticut.

Connecticut expands overtime protections for nurses

A new law regarding mandatory overtime for registered nurses at hospitals is slated to take effect Oct. 1 in Connecticut.

The young and rich flock down South

Workers are heading to Florida and Texas — including the young and wealthy, according to an Aug. 9 analysis. 

Indiana hospital gives employees 'personal duress buttons'

In the first seven months of 2023, staff at Columbus (Neb.) Regional Health reported 100 incidents of violence, The Republic reported Aug. 20. 

How to tear the 'paper ceiling'

You’ve probably heard of the “glass ceiling”: the social barrier that prevents women’s advancement to top leadership roles. Now, a similar term has been coined for those without a bachelor’s degree: the “paper ceiling.” 

Why staffing firms want to call temp nurses 'employees'

A coalition of 30 healthcare staffing firms is seeking federal guidance on the classification of temporary nursing staff as “independent contractors,” alleging this practice violates labor laws. 

22 top hospitals and systems, 17K open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals that were named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.