Organizations are tightening the reins on remote work as productivity concerns linger. Some workplaces are shelling out thousands in relocation assistance to lure employees back to the office, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Category: Workforce
New Jersey criminalizes threats against healthcare workers
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation May 8 that establishes the criminal offense of threats against a healthcare professional or any worker employed by a healthcare facility.
Worker productivity sinks to 75-year low
American workers aren’t as productive as they used to be. In fact, they’re the least productive they’ve been since 1948, Fortune reported May 5.
Less talk, more action: How small fixes retain employeesÂ
Name a hospital that isn’t dealing with workforce shortages fueled, in part, by across-the-board frustration and burnout. Solving these types of global healthcare challenges takes time, creative solutions and money. With an eye on the long-term go…
'Expense inflation' won't cure the healthcare workforce; it takes thinking differently
The most effective leaders have realized staffing issues and shortages aren’t going away, but there are plenty of opportunities to redesign healthcare delivery for even better patient outcomes and experiences.
Michigan hospitals need to fill 27K+ jobs as state ponders staffing legislation
As of March, there are more than 27,000 open hospital jobs in the state of Michigan.
Georgia ups penalties for workplace violence, allows for hospital police forces
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation May 2 that increases penalties for people who commit violence against healthcare workers and allows hospitals to establish campus police forces.
Healthcare adds 40K jobs in April
Healthcare gained 39,600 jobs in April, which is lower than the average monthly gain of 47,000 over the prior six months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Healthcare job cuts up 83% from first 4 months of 2022
Healthcare announced the fourth-most job cuts among 30 industries and sectors measured in the first four months of 2023, according to one new analysis.
Beyond the pizza party: How 9 systems are making meaningful efforts to boost provider well-being
Burnout among clinicians is not new in healthcare due to the demands of the job. However, the issue increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic and remains a crucial challenge for hospitals to address, particularly as organizations are focused on recruitment …
