Category: Workforce

Healthcare workers are significantly more likely to die from fatal drug overdoses than those working outside the field, according to a study published Aug. 7 in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. 

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued proposed regulations Aug. 7 for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Ninety-four percent of business leaders avoid hiring recent college graduates at times, according to a recent survey. 

Recent shootings and other attacks in healthcare settings have called attention to violence in the industry. 

While implementing strategies to attract and retain bedside nurses continues to be a top priority, it’s not the only staffing challenge hospitals are facing, Robert Weiss, regional business operations manager at Connecticut’s Hartford HealthCare Centra…

Healthcare gained 63,000 jobs in July, which is above the industry’s average monthly gain of 51,000 in the prior 12 months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Perks beyond pay are essential to recruiting new talent in today’s competitive market. A strong benefits package can help potential employers stand out from the crowd. 

Highmark Health is bumping up its in-office work days for hybrid employees from two days a week to three, the Pittsburgh Business Times reported Aug. 3.

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

Healthcare provider has the fourth-longest time to hire among 10 major job functions, according to a new U.S. analysis by LinkedIn data.