Employer Insights

What Nurses Really Want for National Nurses Week (Hint: It’s not pizza parties)

Believe it or not, we’re fast approaching the annual celebration of National Nurses Week (May 6 - 12). Yes, we all know that showing gratitude for nurses shouldn’t be limited to one week or month a year because they make a tremendous difference in their patients'...

How To Prevent A Healthcare Staff Shortage During Cold And Flu Season

Even when healthcare employees are up-to-date on all vaccinations, cold and flu season can sneak up on seemingly prepared healthcare workers. Having healthcare employees out of commission during cold and flu season can be challenging, especially when sick patients...

How To Handle An Unexpected Loss Of Healthcare Employees

Losing key employees can turn an organization on its head. Does your healthcare facility have a plan if key employees leave on short notice? Even if you have a great culture, there are many reasons key employees leave a company unexpectedly, like personal and family...

Are Per Diem Nurses More Cost-Efficient Than Full-Time Nurses?

Hospitals across the country are faced with the dilemma of either staffing their facility with enough full-time nurses to cover any and all shifts, or to use per diem nurses to their advantage. A recent study from KPMG revealed per diem nurses are less of an expense...