A severe shortage of nurses across rural America threatens to diminish patient access and quality of care. In fact, according to a recent report published by the Nebraska Hospital Association, the state will experience a workforce shortage of almost 5,500 nurses by 2025. This escalating crisis requires immediate and coordinated efforts between healthcare leaders and… Read more »
The healthcare job market is crowded and competitive. To stand out, you must be nimble and adaptable. You must be able to adjust your hiring strategy to suit the needs of your practice and meet everchanging candidate expectations. Hiring is one of the most difficult challenges organizations face today. Whether you lack quality candidates or… Read more »
While many states have already ended the weekly unemployment supplement under the CARES Act, some states are still holding out until September 6th. What can your business expect from the ending of this financial aid? Critics of the pandemic aid believe that the supplemental benefits of $300 a week, previously $600 a week, are… Read more »
By Mary Silva Doctor, Pam Bilbrey, and Waldemar Kohl While many businesses continue to struggle during this trying time, others are experiencing a level of teamwork, engagement, and strategic ingenuity like never before. As we continue to check in with our clients more and more, we hear about the remarkable things organizations are accomplishing during… Read more »
By Karina Schultheis We’re living in a time of unprecedented change, but even under more “normal” circumstances, transformation and uncertainty are foundational to business (and life). Whether navigating challenging circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or positive ones like unprecedented periods of growth, managers have the ability to proactively strengthen team connections during times of change…. Read more »
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) into law. The CARES Act is the most expansive economic stimulus package in American history. The Act follows the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and acts as its counterpart in many ways. This… Read more »
By Janine Comito Are you inspired by the headlines about harsh, take-no-prisoners leaders? Want to really show your employees who’s boss? Congratulations! Your employees are probably looking for new jobs. Here’s the thing. We’ve all heard the truism “Employees don’t quit a company. They quit a manager.” And it’s true, managers are important. The best… Read more »
Guest post by Silver Rose, president of Silver Rose Enterprises LLC To learn more, please join us on Tuesday January 21st at 1:00 EST (10:00 PST) for a Live Webinar with Silver Rose (How to Keep Your Top Talent From Walking Out the Door) This webinar is valid for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP… Read more »
By Cynthia Clay Is there more or less conflict when teams work virtually? You might think that once you work from home (or a remote office), there are fewer people to get on your nerves and therefore your work environment will be more peaceful and conflict-free. The reality is that conflict may be hidden for… Read more »
by Ryan Rivera from Advanced Group Workforce demographics are changing quickly. The much heralded rise of Generation Y, also known as “millennials,” is here. Millennials are now the largest generation in the workforce, comprising 34% of the working population in America (according to Pew Research Center), and they will continue to build their dominance…. Read more »