Category: Workforce

Workforce shortages and disruptions are not new in healthcare. However, in today’s environment, there are new dynamics in the workforce that have become prominent. 

Organizations that adopt a certain set of policies may be able to significantly improve the well-being of their employees and reduce burnout, according to new survey findings from the American Heart Association. 

Health systems face various challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining top talent. And in some places, the lack of availability of affordable housing is preventing workers from taking jobs.

Hospitals have been focused on combating clinician and employee burnout after the stress of the pandemic and continued workforce shortages. But another challenge is popping up among healthcare workers that is just as challenging: rust-out.

Most workers believe it is their job to keep their skills up to date, but few are taking the steps to do so, according to a recent report featured by SHRM Oct. 4. 

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

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has laid off 160 of its 36,000 employees as part of an “organizational redesign plan.” 

Six healthcare companies and organizations made LinkedIn’s list of the 50 best companies to grow one’s career in the U.S.

The University of Missouri Health Care formed a strategic alliance with Community Health Systems to provide medical staff to rural hospitals in northeastern Missouri.

Healthcare is not immune to shortages and other workforce challenges stemming from factors such as financial strain, burnout and employee departures. However, a bright spot recently emerged in a new analysis from Altarum.