Category: Workforce

75% of managers say it's tough to work with Gen Z

 
Three-quarters of managers believe Generation Z is harder to work with than other generations, according to a recent survey from resumebuilder.com. 

'Part of the fabric of our institution': Inside Hennepin's sweeping anti-racism program for employees

Improving health equity at hospitals and in the communities they serve is not a new topic of discussion. However, in recent years, organizations have increased their focus on this topic. That includes Minneapolis-based Hennepin Healthcare’s Compass Pro…

Baptist Memorial launches program to help employers care for workers

Baptist Memorial Health Care recently introduced an employer-based well-being program to help companies prevent and manage chronic illness.

Menopause tied to $1.8B in lost work time, Mayo Clinic estimates

More than 1 in 10 women experience adverse work outcomes due to menopause symptoms, signaling a need to improve treatment and create more supportive workplaces, according to a study published April 26 in Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 

PAs are growing in number: Here's how many are in each state

The number of board-certified physician assistants increased by 76.1 percent in the last decade. 

Scripps Health to cut 70 administrative jobs

Scripps Health is eliminating 70 administrative roles, according to WARN documents filed by the San Diego-based health system in early March.

More Gen Zers are living paycheck to paycheck

The percentage of young Americans struggling to pay their bills has increased since 2022, Bloomberg reported April 28.

Michigan systems go international with nurse recruiting

Hospitals and health systems continue to seek ways to combat a shortage of nurses. In Michigan, some organizations are leaning on foreign nurses to help fill the staffing gaps — an effort that comes amid the U.S.’ decision to limit green card applicati…

Where are the most, fewest RN job vacancies in the US?

The number of advertised job vacancies for registered nurses in the U.S. spiked in March 2022 compared to March 2021, but then fell in March 2023. Although advertised job vacancies overall fell from the year prior in 2023, they’re still higher compared…

How Duke's health system supports a workforce that is 60% millennial or Gen Z

To retain workers, hospitals and health systems must ensure they meet employee needs and expectations across generations. This is particularly true as more older healthcare workers have retired or plan to retire, and as younger generations such as mill…