Category: Workforce

A mantra among quiet quitters

Quiet quitting rose to popularity — online and on the clock — in summer 2022, as workers refused to go above and beyond their paygrade. Now, the movement has a hashtag: #ActYourWage, The New York Times reported Sept. 8. 

UNC Health's retention strategy is all about 'Me'

As hospitals and health systems face increased competition for talented workers, they continue to eye retention strategies beyond wages. This includes Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health, which partnered with Deloitte on a workforce strategy to embed le…

Gen Zers identify as 'job-hoppers'

Most Gen Z workers aren’t planting workplace roots, according to a survey from ResumeLab. 

10 states people are moving to, leaving

The young and rich aren’t the only ones flocking down South. 

'I want an executive to follow me': 16 hospital workers get real about staffing shortages

Staffing shortages wreak havoc on hospital workforces, raising patient safety concerns and harming employee well-being. At this point, the problem is well-known — but the solutions remain unclear.  

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…