Remote work takes layoffs into uncharted territory
Workers desire the flexibility of remote work — until it comes to layoffs. Then, the coveted lack of rigidity can become distressing.Hawaii nurses call for heightened security after finding gun in patient's backpack
Hawaii nurses are urging hospitals to take more steps to keep weapons out and protect patients and staff after a recent incident at Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, according to a report from HawaiiNewsNow.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 conditions slow.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, making it crucial for healthcare administrators to invest in programs that promote employee well-being and occupational safety, particularly for seasoned employees who contribute significant organizational value.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.The cost of nurse turnover in 24 numbers
Nurse recruitment and retention is top of mind for every hospital and health system executive given that the shortage of registered nurses is only expected to intensify.Nurse staffing platform expands to hospitals
A staffing platform that connects nurses to shifts in skilled nursing facilities and home health settings is expanding to offer hospital shifts. The platform, connectRN, has launched hospital staffing services in Tennessee and Florida, according to an April 11 news release.Washington nurse staffing legislation heads to governor
Washington lawmakers have passed staffing legislation aimed at reducing nursing shortages, The Spokesman-Review reported April 6.Managers want hard workers — so they're hiring older ones
Some hiring managers are setting their sights on older employees rather than younger ones due to a difference in work ethic, The Wall Street Journal reported April 6.Healthcare job growth lags in March with 34K added
Healthcare gained 33,900 jobs in March, down from the average monthly gain of 54,000 over the prior six months, according to the latest jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.Viewpoint: Use the 'women in STEM' model to attract male nurses
Only 12 percent of nurses are men. Raising that number would benefit not only the healthcare profession, but men themselves, Bloomberg editors suggested in an April 6 viewpoint piece.Who's actually working remotely? Not Gen Z, study finds
Generation Z is the age group flipping the workforce by demanding flexible work arrangements — or so the narrative goes. But recent data shows that older workers, not younger ones, are most likely to reap fully remote jobs.Intermountain's staffing agency, insurance plan expanding to Colorado
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is bringing its internal staffing agency model to Colorado, where it will also launch its SelectHealth insurance plan next year, CFO Janey Wade told Becker's.
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