Leaders with strong emotional intelligence are better positioned to engage and retain Generation Z employees, according to a June 16 article from Korn Ferry. Gen Z — which includes recent college graduates and professionals up to age 28 — brings…
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About 52% of workers report struggling with loneliness, which can impact company operations, a Cigna Group report found. The “Loneliness in America 2025” report used data from two online surveys between May 29 and June 14, 2024, through Evernorth Research…
Job satisfaction rose across nearly all age groups in 2025 — except for 18-24-year-olds — resulting in a 15-percentage point satisfaction gap between the youngest and oldest generations, according to a new survey from The Conference Board. The survey, conducted…
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center will pay a $375,000 penalty to the New York State Department of Health for failing to submit an adequate plan of correction after violating the state’s hospital clinical staffing law, according to a department news release…
Supporting staff mental health is crucial for a healthy workforce, strong organizational culture and high-quality care. At Seattle-based UW Medicine, that commitment includes revising credentialing and professional review applications to remove questions that may discourage clinicians from seeking needed mental…
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West Virginia employs the largest percentage of healthcare workers compared to its total workforce of any U.S. state, according to a new analysis from KFF. KFF examined May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ State Occupational Employment Statistics…
Ches Jacobson serves as a prime example of Intermountain Health’s approach to developing talent from entry-level positions into leadership roles. Mr. Jacobson began his career at the organization as a front-line employee in environmental services at a rural hospital in…
More than 1 in 5 workers in healthcare support roles and 18% of healthcare practitioners report having been diagnosed with depression in their lifetime — significantly higher than the overall workforce average of 14.2%, according to a new CDC study…
Most U.S. employees are unwilling to take a pay cut, but 4 in 10 active job seekers would accept one in exchange for greater flexibility, alignment and mobility, according to a June 5 LinkedIn News post. LinkedIn surveyed 8,311 U.S.…
Workplace incivility and bullying have persisted in healthcare since their uptick during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges teams face, according to Brian Reed, vice president and chief human resources officer for…