November 1, 2019 – No matter the industry, staffing and scheduling can be a point of contention for both managers and staff. Without the assistance of any tools, scheduling staff takes a lot of time and guesswork, and can leave staff dissatisfied if they perceive it to be unfair. Staffing and scheduling can benefit immensely…
October 2, 2019 – Talent is a company’s most valuable resource, and losing high-performing employees can really take a toll on a company’s bottom line. But the time, money, and manpower organizations put into making sure their employees are engaged enough to stay can be just as costly. Employee engagement is a complex issue. Many different factors…
August 22, 2019 – If an individual’s career trajectory is aimed at a leadership position, the transition to a leadership role demands a shift in priorities. As well as being an expert in their chosen profession, a leader also needs to be fluent in workforce operations. Optimizing a workforce while hitting budget targets is a…
October 9, 2018 – Advanced technology in the digital age has resulted in nearly every aspect of our lives being tracked and measured. The number of steps we take, our heart rate, and our sleeping patterns can all be analyzed from the convenience of a smartwatch or smartphone app. This type of monitoring allows people to…
September 24, 2018 – It is a highly competitive recruitment climate for hospitals and health systems thanks to low unemployment and an increasing shortage of healthcare workers. Organizations are offering appealing incentives to try and draw in talent – including tuition reimbursement and thousands of dollars in sign-on bonuses. While these flashy perks can get people…
June 29, 2018 – The importance of operational practices and policies and the role each employee plays in making sure they are followed is HR 101. But the fact is that deviation from guidelines happens, and it often has unexpected and costly consequences. With labor costs accounting for a significant portion of an organization’s budget, a…
April 13, 2018 – Despite what many professionals working in provider organizations may have experienced, filling open shifts does not need to be a chaotic and challenging process. A tremendous amount of waste, in both time and dollars, is tied to traditional processes of filling open shifts. The emotional response and inefficiency of a last-minute process…
March 12, 2018 – HR and nursing leaders understand and feel the effects of unhappy employees – disengagement, decreased productivity, and turnover. Here are 5 ways leaders can help ensure team morale stays positive and employees are engaged. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.
December 1, 2017 – Standardization of policies and practices creates a framework for predictable results. In this article, Jackie Larson shares why it’s important to consistently monitor and enforce your staffing policies. Click here to read the article in The Staffing Stream
November 9, 2017 – Avantas president Jackie Larson, along with Shane Hilton and Debbie McIntuff from Mountain States Health Alliance describe how Mountain States prioritized workforce optimization and transparency to leverage predictive analytics and realize significant labor cost savings. Click here to read the article in Becker’s Hospital Review.