Category: Workforce

Alabama health system reports more than 1,400 open jobs

Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital System currently has more than 1,400 open jobs, CBS affiliate WHNT reported Dec. 1. 

The group missing from the labor market

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and evolving economic circumstances, middle-aged men have had a slower return to the workforce than other groups, The New York Times reported Dec. 2.

Healthcare adds 45K jobs in November; 2022 growth strong compared to 2021

Healthcare employment continued to grow in November, although at a slower pace, according to the latest jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  

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.