Search Tag: healthcare workforce
2025 23 Oct
Health services across Europe face overlapping pressures that strain staff and jeopardise system resilience. Shortages in key professions, ageing workforces and rising demand coincide with mounting work intensity. Many healthcare workers (HCWs) report psychological distress, with burnout a recurring concern linked to workload and organisation1Read more
2025 16 Sep
The Healthcare HR Summit 2025 is set to take place on October 16-17, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas, Texas. This exclusive, invitation-only summit brings together senior healthcare HR executives and innovative solution providers to discuss pressing HR challenges and market developments. The summit will feature a distin1Read more
2025 01 Jul
The healthcare sector in Taiwan is currently facing a critical challenge due to a rising attrition rate among nurses and physicians. Despite an advanced healthcare infrastructure, low wages, heavy workloads and limited professional growth opportunities have led many healthcare professionals to seek alternative employment in the private s1Read more
2025 02 Apr
Burnout in the healthcare sector remains alarmingly high, with nearly half of physicians still reporting symptoms despite a slight drop from the pandemic peak. The issue has been widely acknowledged, yet substantial progress remains elusive. The key to meaningful improvement lies in cultivating a culture of wellness that respects the complexity 1Read more
2025 17 Mar
The nursing profession is undergoing significant transformation as healthcare systems worldwide face growing challenges. An ageing population, a rise in chronic diseases and persistent shortages of medical professionals are placing unprecedented demands on nurses. Across Europe, the roles and responsibilities of nurses vary widely, influencin1Read more
2025 10 Mar
The traditional physician-led model of healthcare is evolving as advanced practice providers (APPs), including nurse practitioners and physician assistants, take on greater leadership roles. Changes in state laws, workforce shortages and a growing recognition of APPs’ expertise are driving this shift. Health systems like Tower Health are expl1Read more
2025 04 Feb
The landscape of nurse recruitment is undergoing a dramatic transformation. With an ageing workforce, new generational demands, workplace violence and burnout at record levels, Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) face significant hurdles in attracting and retaining top nursing talent. The healthcare sector is already grappling with a workforce shor1Read more
2024 29 Nov
The healthcare sector is transforming rapidly due to technological advancements and changing patient expectations. Organisations must adapt by embracing digital health tools and telemedicine, creating new roles that require flexible work environments. Continuous education is essential for mastering emerging technologies, while a diverse workforc1Read more
2024 29 Nov
Africa's healthcare system faces a high disease burden, limited workforce, and resource constraints. Effective leadership is crucial for optimising resources and driving improvements, as seen in task-shifting and public-private partnerships that boosted service access and reduced mortality rates. Transformative leaders foster innovation, shape c1Read more
2024 26 Nov
The healthcare industry is grappling with an unprecedented workforce crisis. Despite modest post-pandemic improvements, staff retention remains a significant challenge for hospitals and health systems. Central to this issue is the generational divide within the workforce, as younger employees, particularly Generation Z, bring new expectations1Read more
2024 11 Nov
The issue of nurse burnout has become a focal point in healthcare, with consequences extending far beyond the well-being of healthcare professionals. Burnout among nurses, marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced personal accomplishment, not only affects the workforce but also significantly compromises the quality of pati1Read more
2024 15 Jul
Workforce challenges are rampant in healthcare, raising the question: Could Netflix's buzzy employment strategy be the answer? Implementing Netflix's "Keeper Test" in healthcare might promote transparency, communication, personal growth, and productivity among staff. However, the strategy might also create a fear of job loss, be perceived as 1Read more
2024 13 Jun
In a recent meeting of healthcare leaders at the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program in Atlanta, nurse leaders convened to discuss the pivotal role of virtual nursing in overcoming critical workforce shortages in healthcare. The consensus among chief nursing officers (CNOs) and participants was clear: virtual nursing not only expa1Read more
2024 13 Jun
In a recent meeting of healthcare leaders at the HealthLeaders Virtual Nursing Mastermind program in Atlanta, nurse leaders convened to discuss the pivotal role of virtual nursing in overcoming critical workforce shortages in healthcare. The consensus among chief nursing officers (CNOs) and participants was clear: virtual nursing not only expa1Read more
2024 11 Jun
Keith Carlson Keith Carlson, BSN, RN, NC-BC has been a nurse since 1996. As a holistic career coach, nurse podcaster, writer, blogger, and well-known motivational speaker, Keith empowers nurses regarding personal branding; professional networking; entrepreneurship; resume, job search, and interview strategies; emotional and relational intelli1Read more
2023 28 Apr
During the pandemic many healthcare workers suffered from stress and burnout, contributing to workforce turnover. Although the focus was placed on physician and nurse burnout, a new study found that high rates of burnout and intent to leave the job was an issue across the entire healthcare workforce. The cross-sectional survey, led by Brig1Read more
2022 15 Dec
In 1976, I became the first Vice President of Marketing for General Electric’s CT programme. This was of major importance to Jack Welch, my group executive. I started by talking to many luminary doctors interested in GE's approach to CT. The unanswered question was, "how do doctors decide between the manufacturers?” After several weeks of integrat1Read more
2022 09 Nov
The healthcare workforce crisis is a global reality. The healthcare workforce is experiencing a shortage in staff and expertise, impacting staff well being and satisfaction. Fear of exposure to infection and transmission, staff shortages, inadequate personal protective equipment, and work stress has added an extra burden to an already stressful l1Read more
2021 30 Apr
Following a series of ‘Healthcare Workforce and Organisational Transformation with AI’ roundtables , EIT Health’s Think Tank explores the future role of AI and digital solutions in EU health systems. You might also like: Implementing AI technologies in the healthcare setting has been a priority interest for many in th1Read more
2021 26 Apr
Recent paradigmatic shifts in society as a whole and healthcare in particular demand organisations to change how they approach, devise and implement their management strategies. In this context, people management is one of the priority areas, and a team of experts suggest a management model underpinning the New Health Staff 2030 context. 1Read more
2021 19 Mar
Implementing AI technologies in the healthcare setting has been a priority interest for many in the field, from clinicians to investors. EIT Health, being at the forefront of health innovation in Europe and bringing stakeholders together to advance the progress, has focussed on the topic within its Think Tank, aimed at facilitating AI-driven t1Read more
2020 21 Feb
Hiring foreign trained nursing staff is sometimes thought of as challenging, raising concerns about possible collaboration and performance issues. A new research, however, shows that such concerns may not be necessary. You may also like: Avoiding Communication Breakdowns in Nursing Change of Shift Handovers The study (Ma et a1Read more
2019 13 Nov
Summary: EIT Health, a network organisation supported by the European Union, is addressing the impact technology is having on both healthcare employees and end user patients through innovative training that upskills the health workforce and improves patient care. EIT Health is a Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) establ1Read more
2020 02 Sep
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