Category: Workforce

What the nursing degree scheme means for staffing shortages

Staffing shortages are already top of mind for hospital and health system leaders. Now, a nursing degree scheme adds a new layer to the issue, Dani Bowie, DNP, RN, who has expertise related to staffing models, told Becker’s.

Is Gen Z's lack of job loyalty a myth?

Generation Z has been deemed noncommittal when it comes to their careers, charged with leading the “Great Resignation” and “quietly quitting” rather than shooting for promotion. However, recent data from the Employee Benefit Research Institute suggests…

'JoinMdHealth' looks to fill Maryland's hospital jobs

Maryland’s 60 hospitals and health systems have launched a digital marketing campaign to fill healthcare jobs.

Duke hospitals to install weapons detectors

Duke University Health System is boosting security measures at its hospitals as part of efforts to address the safety of workers, patients and visitors. 

Robust support from the C-suite will ensure a happy workforce, CEO says

Alan Hathcock, MD, CEO and medical director at Fort Collins-based Northern Colorado Hospitalists, is both excited and nervous about the near future for the healthcare group he leads and for the industry in general.

Top states for workforce development, ranked by region

Site Selection Magazine, a business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, has released its 2023 regional workforce development rankings. 

Viewpoint: Investment in nursing schools can help end the workforce shortage

With staffing shortages poised to continue, those in the healthcare space must continue to rethink strategies to address the issue. One place to start is by increasing investment in nursing schools, Bloomberg editors argue in a Feb. 6 opinion piece.&nb…

Speed hires and bidding battles: latest tactics in the war for talent

Quick response times and pay hikes help pull talent in the current hiring market, according to a recent survey from job search engine ZipRecruiter. 

Hiring is key at world's most admired companies, leaders say

Strong hires are the special ingredient in Fortune’s most admired companies, according to Korn Ferry. 

BJC HealthCare's approach to flexible scheduling for nurses

Amid today’s staff shortages and other workforce challenges, it is more crucial than ever that hospitals and health systems have a leg up when it comes to recruiting and retaining nurses. And multiple organizations are increasingly examining options th…