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Nursing workforce tech company acquisition aims to expand staffing solutions for healthcare providers

HR Brew

Some hospitals and healthcare providers are turning to on-demand staffing solutions to address a national nursing shortage, as well as an increased demand for flexibility in nursing, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. ShiftMed provides nursing solutions for acute care, post-acute care, and in-home settings.

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The new digital workplace reveals a tale of two Americas

HRExecutive

This study reveals that many benefits employees enjoy in today’s evolving workplace—including upskilling programs, AI tools and location flexibility—are primarily flowing to urban workers, leaving their rural counterparts at risk of falling further behind.

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What’s keeping HR up? 5 key takeaways about changing priorities

HRExecutive

Looking to this year, those surveyed are not optimistic that the HR budget context will improve: When discussing the HR technology their organizations most need, only about 18% of respondents were confident the function would have the budget to make these improvements. HR technology is solidified as a core component of HRs responsibilities.

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CHRO, CPO among fastest-growing C-suite roles, new LinkedIn data shows

HR Brew

Between 2022 and 2023, chief human resources officer (CHRO) was the third-fastest growing C-suite role on LinkedIn, according to an analysis of executives at S&P 500 companies and unicorn startups recently released by the company’s economic graph team. Talent takes center stage.

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Why CHROs have the “second-hardest job in the C-suite”

HR Brew

When Stephen Patscot, HR practice leader with executive search and leadership consulting firm Spencer Stuart, talks to CEOs about the CHRO role, he often says its the second-hardest job in the C-suite. CHROs are doing a delicate dance balancing the interests of the CEO, board, leadership team, their team, and the workforce.

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AI oversight aligns so well with HR, the function’s leaders may soon be tapped to manage it

HR Brew

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the global workplace, and businesses are integrating AI tools into their workflows at a rapid pace. The technology is already a mainstay in hiring, performance management, and workplace productivity. Its growing in leaps and bounds compared to what weve seen in the past with other technologies.

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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

“Too many organizations still offer blanket wellness benefits, failing to consider the individual needs of their workforce. It’s time to shift away from generic solutions and focus on more personalized approaches.”—Sabra Suzan McDaniel, CHRO, Edward Jones Quick-to-read HR news & insights. Subscribe to HR Brew today.