Comments that reinforce stereotypes about women and undervalue their contributions in the workplace are common in Utah. That's according to a study being done at Utah State University.
Researchers heard from about a thousand women, and now, they're taking over 1,700 comments that they heard, categorizing them into the more common types that were heard, and the impact they have in the workplace.
Yakima Valley Memorial has announced a $14.8 million investment in its workforce as recognition of the work and effort throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The investment will reach approximately 3,000 employees.
The investment covers a base rate pay increase for nurses and respiratory therapists, plus retention bonuses. Nursing assistants and bedside phlebotomists will also receive retention bonuses. All staff will receive gratitude bonuses.
Of the many lessons we learned in 2020 and 2021, one that's most pertinent to improving the workplace is the utmost importance of human connection.
The modern workforce is tired and lonely, still coping with the pandemic and the shifting nature of modern work. In fact, a spring 2021 study by Indeed found that 52% of respondents reported feeling burned out, with 67% saying the feeling had worsened throughout the pandemic.
Patient navigators play a critical role in how the state of Delaware has reduced its cancer death rates, and narrowed — even eliminated — racial disparities in some forms of cancer.