Category: Workforce

The states increasing penalties for violence against hospital workers

To tackle workplace violence, lawmakers in several states are changing laws or considering changes. 

Biggest roadblocks in the workplace for Gen Z, millennials

Young workers are more likely to report that various factors have a major impact on their ability to work efficiently, according to the most recent data from McKinsey & Company.

Hardest states to hire workers

Businesses nationwide are finding it difficult to hire enough workers, but some states are struggling more than others. 

Employment levels in 37 hospital jobs

Employment levels in jobs at hospitals vary across the U.S.

OhioHealth, Columbus State invest $120M to double healthcare grads

Columbus-based OhioHealth and Columbus State Community College have partnered on an initiative that will double the number of healthcare professionals trained in five fields where there is strong demand from both students and employers.

3rd physician leaves Kansas hospital amid CEO termination

A third physician has left Norton (Kan.) County Hospital amid the termination of former CEO Brian Kirk. 

Healthcare workers' optimism is returning: 3 findings

Healthcare workers experienced high levels of burnout, stress and trauma during the pandemic, but new data suggests their optimism about the industry is returning, according to a June 26 survey from Morning Consult. 

Nurses per capita, ranked by state

On average, approximately 195,400 openings for registered nurses are projected from 2021-2031, according to the United States National Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Oregon lawmakers approve minimum staffing mandate for hospitals

The Oregon Senate agreed with its House and passed HB2697, a minimum staffing mandate for hospital workers, on June 22. 

Michigan considers doubling fines for assault on healthcare workers

Michigan lawmakers are considering two bills that would raise fines if a person pleads guilty to or is convicted of assaulting a healthcare worker.