Understanding the Current Workplace

The healthcare industry has been struggling with staff reduction, worker burnout and challenges to the quality of patient service. Ensuring the well-being, satisfaction, and productivity of healthcare workers is undoubtedly one of the largest hurdles faced by managers in the industry.

Despite these challenges, there are still lives to be saved and protocols that need to be followed. So how can managers adapt to the changing trends in the workplace and the shift in workers’ expectations of their work life?

How Well Do You Know Your Employees?

As we continue to adjust to a changing workplace, employers need to be especially mindful of their employees’ needs and desires. Change is never easy, and the workplace has undergone some seismic shifts and disruptions. It may be beneficial to reflect on just what your employees value the most in their employment situations. Many employers are discovering that it’s a lot more than offering free coffee and snacks.

The healthcare industry is still transforming, and healthcare workers have experienced tremendous stress over the past several years. One thing has become abundantly clear. It’s more important than ever to ensure that your employee recognition program reflects the values of your organization and contributes to both culture and workforce engagement. But in light of all the recent challenges, what are the best ways to show your employees appreciation for their commitment and efforts?

In the ever-evolving business landscape, one challenge continues to loom large - employee retention. Organizations across industries are grappling with the pressing need to retain top talent amidst a backdrop of shifting workplace dynamics, economic uncertainties, and technological disruptions. In this blog post, we'll delve into why employee retention remains a critical concern for businesses in 2024 and explore strategies to address this challenge effectively.

The healthcare industry is undergoing a complete transformation in that way that it provides critical healthcare to patients. These constant changes have created near-crisis levels in recruiting, training, and retaining top talented healthcare workers. What do employers need to understand about hiring trends in 2024 and beyond?

Remote Work is Here to Stay

A recent survey conducted by the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, the University of Chicago and Stanford shows that most companies expect both fully remote and hybrid work scenarios to grow. This has left many enterprise organizations grappling with enhancing employee engagement in a hybrid work environment. Despite many companies encouraging employees to return to an office environment, the remote/hybrid work model is now the norm. So how will companies keep their employees motivated and engaged in the era of remote work?

We’re sharing our top 5 blog posts (by number of page views) that were published in 2023. If you missed any of these posts, be sure to check them out here. They feature the latest industry topics and helpful information on employee recognition and channel incentives.

A Year of Transformation

It’s no surprise that we’ll be experiencing massive modifications in the delivery of healthcare in the coming year. The tumultuous upheaval in the healthcare industry over the past few years has highlighted the need for a total transformation of the entire system. So what should be our focus in 2024?

Nursing shortages are expected to continue to increase for several more years. Even before the pandemic, shortages occurred as a result of economic downturns and retirements. During and after the pandemic, many nurses experienced burnout. They left the profession, contributing to the nursing shortage along with an aging workforce and an aging population that increased the need for healthcare services.

Crisis in the Healthcare Industry

We’re all aware that the US healthcare industry is still in an acute crisis. Severe healthcare worker shortages are continuing due to COVID-related staff burnout, accelerated employee turnover, and an aging healthcare worker population. For healthcare organizations, this has become a matter of life and death.