Level of burnout higher for women in healthcare occupations
Feb 23, 2024
Gender-specific factors that have a direct link to well-being include job satisfaction, psychological health and work-life integration.
Healthcare ranks second among industries with workers frustrated by low pay: survey
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 19, 2024
Healthcare workers rank second among those frustrated about their industry’s pay, according to a recent analysis from USA Today Blueprint.
Governor reevaluates $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2024
In the wake of a projected $38 billion deficit, California Gov. Gavin Newson (D) is reevaluating an incremental minimum wage increase to $25 an hour for nursing homes, assisted living and other healthcare-related...
OSHA, NAHCA alliance aims to protect CNAs from safety and health hazards
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 21, 2023
A new alliance between the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Association of Health Care Assistants aims to help protect certified nursing assistants...
Unique workplace concerns tied to health worker depression, anxiety during pandemic
Oct 25, 2023
Associations were seen for working on the hospital unit, mood disturbances and sleep disturbances with depression and anxiety.
Most healthcare businesses optimistic about future of economy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
More than half of healthcare professionals participating in a new survey said they expect the United States economy to improve over the next 12 months.
Healthcare CEO optimism declines, contrary to other leaders’ outlooks
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2023
Although most of the CEOs recently surveyed by Marcum LLP-Hofstra University have an optimistic view of the current business landscape, healthcare executives were the exception.
Mental wellness program leads to increased productivity
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2023
A partnership providing a new wellness benefit to employees has led to increased productivity for one senior living provider.
Healthcare employment increases by 40,000 jobs in April: BLS
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 08, 2023
The healthcare sector gained approximately 40,000 jobs in April, according to data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s down slightly from an average monthly gain of 47,000 over...
Wage growth deceleration ‘gives clearest signal’ of labor market fundamentals
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 04, 2023
April saw a “burst of hiring” as private-sector employers added 296,000 jobs, yet annual pay growth decelerated to 6.7% year-over-year, according to the April ADP National Employment Report produced...