Tag Archives: Employers

Younger generation say they have skills to succeed, but almost 90% worry that employers don’t recognise their potential, survey reveals

87% of 16-24 year olds believe they have essential digital skills Yet optimism and ability not matched by opportunity – 87% also believe employers focus on experience over potential, is holding them back London, UK; 15 July, 2022: As the world marks World Youth Skills Day on Friday 15th July, a survey of 500 16-24… Read More »

3 in 10 nurses want to leave their employers, survey shows

Dive Brief: Already in the midst of a nationwide shortage, nearly a third of the country’s nurses say they are seriously considering leaving the profession, according to a new survey by Press Ganey. The trend could exacerbate the complications hospitals have in hiring and maintaining their nursing staffs. Particularly troubling to providers is the trend… Read More »

Chronic Medical Conditions, Mental Health, and Equity On Employers’ Minds for 2022 – Employee Health in the Wake of COVID-19

One in two people in the U.S. receive health insurance through employers. As large employers tend to be on the vanguard of benefit plan design, it’s useful to understand how these companies are thinking ahead on behalf of their employees. With that objective, it’s always instructive to explore the annual study from the Business Group… Read More »

I quit my job due to an abusive boss, but how do I explain this to prospective employers?

After 6 years working for a vicious, abusive boss, I abruptly quit after one particularly vile incident. Now, I’m uncertain how to go about explaining my departure. Saying nothing bad about my past employer is not an option. Perhaps you still have some unfinished business — to report the vicious, abusive boss. Don’t you owe… Read More »

US Health Care Is in Flux. Here’s What Employers Should Do. – Harvard Business Review

Executive Summary The pandemic, which is wreaking havoc on the U.S. health care system, is expected to cause health care premiums for employers to rise. Instead of resorting to a short-term fix — raising copayments, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs for next year — they should pursue long-term solutions that can create a more resilient U.S. health care… Read More »