Category: Workforce

Viewpoint: Healthcare workers deserve to pursue mental care ‘without fear of losing their license’

To support the mental health and well-being of healthcare workers, states must ensure intrusive mental health questions are not part of licensure and credentialing applications, experts argue in an article published Nov. 29 by U.S. News & World Report….

CMS reminds hospitals of obligation to protect patients, staff from workplace violence

CMS on Nov. 28 issued a memorandum reminding hospitals of their obligation under Medicare’s conditions of participation to ensure patients and staff have an environment that prioritizes their safety and the effective delivery of care.

Where remote work is up, down

The rate of remote workers varies widely among states, according to a LendingTree analysis published Nov. 28.

When it comes to bad behavior, workplace incentives can be both ‘cure’ and ‘poison’

Leaders may believe that performance-based incentives, such as higher bonuses, will motivate employees to perform better. However, recent research suggests some workers reach those high targets through unethical means, The Washington Post reported Nov….

15 cities where Gen Z hires are flocking

When Generation Z workers look for their first job, college metropolitan areas are catching their eye along with major cities, according to a Nov. 23 workforce report from LinkedIn. 

The ‘great remote work mismatch’

Many Americans got used to the flexibility that remote work granted them during the pandemic, but fewer employers are willing to grant it to them, The Washington Post reported Nov. 27

‘H is for Hiring’ campaign looks to fill South Carolina’s 9,000 open hospital jobs

The South Carolina Hospital Association has launched a campaign that aspires to fill the 9,000 vacant hospital roles across the state, CBS affiliate WCSC reported Nov. 22. 

34% of healthcare employees still fear catching COVID-19 at work

While fear among U.S. workers of catching COVID-19 on the job has faded during the pandemic, this fear remains a factor for about 1 in 4 employed adults, Gallup finds.  

22 states ask CMS to withdraw healthcare worker vaccine mandate

A coalition of 22 states has filed a petition seeking to repeal the Biden administration’s rule that requires employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they work in healthcare facilities that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding.

Fearing layoffs, more employees search for a ‘plan B’ job. Are their worries warranted?

More employees are anticipating layoffs and have started looking for “plan B” jobs to beat their employer to the cut. Such measures may not be necessary, recent data suggests — though workers could be spurred on by tech giants’ recent mass firings.