Category: Workforce

Healthcare employment sees gains, but labor shortages drag on: 5 reasons why

Shortages in healthcare have long existed. And while some signs may point to easing labor pressures for hospitals, many professionals in the field are living a different story. 

Washington nurse staffing legislation becomes law

On April 20, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law staffing legislation aimed at addressing the healthcare worker shortage.

Workplace violence prevention measures gain momentum from hospitals, lawmakers

As healthcare workers continue to face the potential for workplace violence, lawmakers and hospital officials are intensifying their efforts to address the issue. 

How Children's of Atlanta's 'Adopt-A-Team' program drove a 'dramatic' morale boost

Amid today’s workforce challenges, hospitals and health systems must have a continued focus on improving engagement and retention of employees. It’s that focus that led Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to pilot a new “Adopt-A-Team” program, pairing sup…

Want AI-proof work? Look to healthcare, investors tell young people

If young people want jobs that artificial intelligence can’t snatch away, they should look to healthcare, Fortune reported April 18. 

6 most popular job-search sites for healthcare workers

Healthcare workers visit some job-search sites more than others, recent data suggests. 

Lawmakers reintroduce bill to protect healthcare workers like flight crews

U.S. Reps. Madeleine Dean and Larry Bucshon, MD, have reintroduced a bill to protect healthcare workers from violence that is modeled after existing protections for aircraft and airport workers.

Pulse check on the healthcare job market: 10 figures to know

The healthcare industry is experiencing overall job growth, but nursing roles are still tougher to fill, according to recent data from iCIMS. 

Pulse check on the healthcare job market: 10 figures to know

The healthcare industry is experiencing overall job growth, but nursing roles are still tougher to fill, according to recent data from iCIMS. 

Bill would require OSHA to issue violence prevention standard for hospitals

A group of federal lawmakers re-introduced legislation April 18 to curb violence against healthcare and social service workers.