HR Industry Brief

A new survey of American workers suggests that many women still feel like they are falling behind financially.  Among the issues, the wage gap continues, with women’s income averaging about 37% less than men’s earnings. At the same time, women are spending much more time playing caregiver at home and are more likely to have children living with them. The survey also suggests that women are carrying more debt. Although mortgage debt is comparable for both genders, 25% of woman reported having student loan debt, compared to 18% of men. Overall, women expressed less confidence than their male counterparts about their ability to reach long-term financial goals such as home ownership, keeping up with healthcare expenses, and being able to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. The survey’s message for HR professionals is that workers, especially women, are feeling financial stress and may benefit from support such as financial planning guidance and debt counseling. [Read more...] about (12/31) How Women Are Faring on the Financial Front – HR Executive

HR managers tell Provider magazine that they have a consistent need for all kinds and levels of employees, from cooks to activities staff; and that filling these vacancies is challenging in the current job market, where unemployment is low. While hiring is competitive in the post-acute and long-term care space, HR professionals say the current dearth of viable job candidates is like a “virtual Dust Bowl” unlike anything they have experienced previously. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/28) The Great Workforce Shortage – Provider

U.S. home health and hospice admissions continued their steady rise in the second quarter of 2018, while utilization remained steady in both sectors. Home health admissions increased 1.6% from the previous year, hitting a record high. Hospice admissions grew 3.5% in the second quarter of 2018; and utilization increased 1.5%. Read the full article.   … [Read more...] about (12/27) Home Health and Hospice Admissions, Utilization Continue To Rise – Home Health Care News

Cybercriminals are everywhere these days, and healthcare organizations are among the most popular targets. According to a new survey of nearly 2,000 employees of U.S. and Canadian healthcare organizations, more than 80% said they know about four or more ransomware attacks at their company. A third of respondents who said they have experienced a ransomware attack noted that it was not the first time. Read the full article.   … [Read more...] about (12/26) One-Third of Healthcare Employees Say Their Company Targeted by Cybercriminals More Than Once – Healthcare Dive

Do you know your employees as well as you think you do? Some surprising statistics from 2018 suggest many misconceptions, myths, and surprising facts about the American workplace. Among the revelations: over half of managers say they haven’t received any management training, nearly 90% of bosses think employees quit because they want more money (in fact, only 12% leave for this reason), and 79% of people who quit their job do so because of “lack of appreciation.” On a more personal note, 2 of every 5 employees say they’ve gained weight at their current job, 52% of women and 48% of men report finding love at work, and 53% of Americans say they are currently unhappy at work. Read the full article. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/25) 10 Shocking Workplace Stats You Need to Know – Forbes

Several news stories from this past year will continue to impact workforce issues moving into 2019. Among them: the announcement from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) about the new Patient-Driven Payment Model, which will use more standardized items for payment calculations; close to 1,400 nursing homes lost star ratings due to new staffing information; and a study suggested that nursing homes are pushing residents into unnecessary rehab at end of life. Elsewhere, CMS added five new quality-related measures to Nursing Home Compare, increasing pressure on facilities to address pressure ulcers, falls, and beneficiary spending. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/24) 7 Top Skilled Nursing Stories That Resonated in 2018 – McKnight’s

HR analytics, the analysis of people data, presents some promising new opportunities moving in the new year. Among the predictions regarding analytics for 2019 include: more organizations will build an employee experience strategy that includes feedback opportunities (but not constant surveys); employee data will be more integrated across different platforms than ever; more companies will deliver data-driven actions based on information from analytics; and more companies will be investing in HR Artificial Intelligence, particularly in the recruiting/hiring space. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/21) Top 4 HR Analytics Predictions for 2019 – HR Daily Advisor

Increasing diversity in the workplace isn’t just an opportunity to grow your pool of potential employees; it actually has many business benefits. These include getting a broader range of ideas and solutions, preventing “groupthink,” and ensuring a more dynamic and empathetic workplace. If you are unsure of how to increase diversity, there actually are consultants who specialize in this area. These professionals can help you audit your policies and processes to make sure you’re doing everything possible to promote diversity. Read the full article.   … [Read more...] about (12/20) The Business Benefits of Having a Diverse Workforce – HR Daily Advisor

A health monitoring company has raised $35 million to help solve the home care worker shortage by introducing a virtual caregiver. “Addison,” as the 3D animated companion is called, populates monitors placed strategically around patients’ homes. Using conventional speech, “Addison” makes observations based on movement and helps people follow prescription plans and other activities. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/19) Tech Startup Raises $35 Million, Plans to Unveil Virtual Caregiver – Home Health Care News

To attract the best and the brightest, HR departments and hiring managers need to impress candidates with basic business etiquette, say top experts. They stress remembering to make job candidates feel welcome and appreciated as individuals, following up with candidates promptly, preparing for interviews (know who you’re talking to and tailor the conversation), setting clear communication expectations, and modeling the behavior you expect. Uphold the organization’s brand and communicate its value, the experts say, and treat candidates like you would a prospective patient/client. Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (12/18) 13 Essential Etiquette Tips for Today’s Hiring Managers – Forbes