04/08/2020
"However, an analysis of job postings by LinkedIn found a 35 percent increase in daily job postings for health care workers between January and March, even as the overall job market was skidding. This follows a long-term trend and may be only partly reflective of the coronavirus, the analysis noted."
Hospitals Face Staffing Shortages, Reduced Budgets in Coronavirus Pandemic
Along with scarcities of masks, beds and ventilators, U.S. hospitals also worry about having enough specialized nurses, doctors and other medical staff as they confront the coronavirus pandemic. The shortages may get worse as care providers get sick them
03/23/2020
Working from Home with Kids? How to Manage the Impossible
Devising clever strategies to get your work done while one kid is hanging on your arm and another is wailing in the next room is the new normal in the age of COVID-19. Here are some tips from the experts to be productive as you work from home.
03/18/2020
One of the most striking findings of the survey was that employees believe coronavirus information from their employers more than from the government, health companies and traditional media. Specifically, 63 percent of respondents believe information in an employer communication, compared to 58 percent for government websites and 51 percent for traditional media.
Employees Look to Their Companies for Coronavirus News
Across the globe, workers are turning to their employers for credible news about the coronavirus. A new survey finds that as myths and rumors flood the Internet, businesses have a new responsibility to provide trustworthy information.
03/16/2020
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03/11/2020
The number of health care jobs in the U.S. will grow nearly 12 percent between 2018 and 2028, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projections—nearly double the projected rate for all occupations. That growth will be partly driven by the aging of the massive Baby Boomer generation, since people generally use more health care services as they age.
The Health Care Industry's Top HR Challenges
Talent acquisition is a top HR problem in the health care industry, especially in rural areas. Other challenges include employee burnout, upskilling staff, state laws and licensing requirements, and communications.
03/08/2020
Gov. DeWine, state health officials report no confirmed coronavirus cases in Ohio; In-state testing available
Five people are now awaiting test results and there have been nine negative tests. 255 people are under public health supervision.
03/06/2020
Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Employers to Review Sick Leave Policies
Do employees have the right to take time off if they are concerned about contracting coronavirus? Can employers send sick workers home? Should employees be paid for missed work time? HR is likely considering these questions.
03/05/2020
"Certain face masks, known as N95 respirators, offer a crucial defense for nurses, doctors and others who attend to infected patients, and they might keep a sick person from spreading germs. However, they don't protect healthy people in public. In fact, they could even make contagion more likely by giving wearers a false sense of security or prompting them to repeatedly touch their faces when adjusting the mask to breathe or talk."
Forget the Face Masks. They Won’t Help Healthy People Avoid Coronavirus.
Certain face masks offer a crucial defense for nurses, doctors and others who attend to infected patients, and they might keep a sick person from spreading coronavirus. However, they don't protect healthy people in public. In fact, they could even make co
02/07/2020
Payroll additions exceeded the 158,000 new jobs that were expected by economists, but when considered against an unemployment rate holding at a 50-year low, the report shows the economy still has room to grow even in a historically tight labor market.
January Job Gains Kick the Year Off with a Bang
U.S. employers added 225,000 new jobs in January, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Job gains may pale compared with January 2019’s 312,000 jobs added, but when considered against an unemployment rate holding at a 50-year low, the report shows the economy still has room to...
01/31/2020
3 Things To 'Listen' For During Job Interviews
Even though the hiring manager asks the questions during an interview, the job seeker has plenty of opportunities to direct the conversation. Always be on the lookout for these hints during a job interview.
01/15/2020
Do your research, make a plan and GO FOR IT!
3 Biggest Career Change Struggles (And How To Overcome Them)
Thinking of making a career change? Are you scared of how it may affect your relationships, your lifestyle, even your health? You aren't alone. These roadblocks commonly keep people stuck in unsatisfying professions.
01/14/2020
Nursing Assitants: The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Adena PACCAR Medical Education Center located at 446 Hospital Road in Chillicothe.
News briefs: Adena to Host Hiring Event for Nursing Assistants
Adena Health System will host open interviews for people with patient care or nursing assistant experience. Jobs are available now on Adena hospital inpatient units in Chillicothe, Greenfield and Waverly.