Category: Workforce

Contract labor costs improving,Tenet says

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, which reported net income of $143 million in the first quarter of 2023, is seeing its contract labor numbers improve, but such costs will continue to be of concern for a while yet.

The hidden penalty of remote work

Many U.S. workers have wholeheartedly embraced the flexibility and freedom of working from home, but new research suggests there may be a hidden downside to remote work, The New York Times reported April 24.

Gen Zers are 'loud quitting' on TikTok

Disgruntled Generation Z workers are broadcasting their resignations on social media — a phenomenon workplace experts have dubbed “loud quitting,” CBS News reported April 21.

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.