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 organisational...Read 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 distinguished...Read 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 secto or...Read 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 of...Read 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, influencing...Read 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 exploring...Read 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 shortage,...Read 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 expectations...Read 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 patient...Read 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 a...Read 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 expands...Read 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 intelligence;...Read 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 Brigham...Read 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 integrating...Read 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 al....Read 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) established...Read more
2020 02 Sep
POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19 HEALTH CONCERNS. NEW DATES TO BE CONFIRMED. Find INHWE on Social Media Read more