Category: Workforce

Teens want work: Will employers make room?

March saw the highest levels of teenage employment since 2007, and yet, job growth is slowing for the age group. 

15 strongest, weakest job market regions in the US

With several interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve and the possibility of a looming recession combined with thousands of jobs recently added to the economy, the landscape of the job market in 2023 continues to be sporadically changing even as co…

NYC Health + Hospitals offers more than $500K to staff to help pay off student debt

Healthcare workers at NYC Health + Hospitals have received $580,000 in grants to help them pay off student debt. The grants are on the condition the workers pledge three years of service to the health system.

Top healthcare entry-level jobs for college grads, per Indeed

As graduation season approaches, Indeed has ranked the best entry-level jobs that typically require a college degree, and several healthcare positions are on the list.

Labor Department recovers almost $50K from Detroit Medical Center

Detroit Medical Center failed to pay 13 employees for missed meal periods in contravention of federal law, the Labor Department found.

Viewpoint: Health of the Aging Workforce Needs Serious Attention

In today’s rapidly aging workforce, healthcare leaders and policymakers must recognize the importance of retaining experienced employees. The retirement of baby boomers in large numbers has led to a significant shortage of skilled healthcare workers, m…

5 ways to offer flexibility without remote work

It’s no secret that employees want flexible work arrangements, but the definition of “flexible” remains a bit foggy. 

19 top systems, 27,556 open jobs

Hospitals and health systems continue to grapple with staffing challenges, including shortages. Below are the number of job openings at hospitals that were named to the U.S. News & World Report’s 2022-23 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.

California system launches $100K RN incentive program

Escondido, Calif.-based Palomar Health has launched its new $100,000 registered nurse incentive program to recruit and retain staff, according to an April 10 news release shared with Becker’s. 

Massachusetts hospitals turn to mandatory overtime

Nurses say some Massachusetts hospitals have turned to mandatory overtime to help ease workforce shortages, according to The Boston Globe.