Category: Workforce

Managers want hard workers — so they're hiring older ones

Some hiring managers are setting their sights on older employees rather than younger ones due to a difference in work ethic, The Wall Street Journal reported April 6. 

Healthcare job growth lags in March with 34K added

Healthcare gained 33,900 jobs in March, down from the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior six months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Viewpoint: Use the 'women in STEM' model to attract male nurses

Only 12 percent of nurses are men. Raising that number would benefit not only the healthcare profession, but men themselves, Bloomberg editors suggested in an April 6 viewpoint piece. 

Who's actually working remotely? Not Gen Z, study finds

Generation Z is the age group flipping the workforce by demanding flexible work arrangements — or so the narrative goes. But recent data shows that older workers, not younger ones, are most likely to reap fully remote jobs. 

27 cities attracting Gen Z

Generation Z is heading east and south when choosing a new city to call home. 

Healthcare job cuts up 65% from first quarter of 2022

Healthcare announced the third-most job cuts out of 30 industries and sectors measured in the first quarter of 2023, according to one new analysis.

Oregon health system has laid off 'most' travel nurses, report says

Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System has cut down on travel nurses, delaying patient care in at least one instance, KTVZ reported April 5. 

New York system offers free degree, certification programs to all 19,000 employees

Rochester (N.Y.) Regional Health has launched a new workforce education program to support career growth for its employees. 

'What jobs can ChatGPT replace?' Here is how the AI responded

People are turning to ChatGPT for answers to various questions, including those involving the labor market. Some experts are specifically seeking insights into the implication of the artificial intelligence-powered chatbot on jobs.

Healthcare jobs that don't require a 4-year degree

For Americans who do not have a four-year college degree, healthcare offers various job options, according to the results of recent research by JobSage, an employer review site.