In the healthcare sector, retaining skilled nurses is as crucial as attracting them. While competitive pay and benefits are essential, they are no longer the sole factors keeping nurses loyal. In the contemporary healthcare environment, strong company branding has emerged as a pivotal retention tool that transcends traditional incentives. This blog delves into how effective company branding can lead to higher nurse retention rates, fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and alignment with the organization's values and mission ..read more

Introducing Paula Holbrook, Senior Vice President of Financial Operations and Accounting at HWL. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Paula is a transformational leader renowned for her expertise in driving continuous improvement and optimizing critical business processes ..read more

In the competitive healthcare landscape, attracting and retaining top talent goes beyond offering competitive salaries and benefits. The strength and appeal of your company's brand play a crucial role in drawing in the right candidates and fostering long-term loyalty among existing staff. This blog explores how effective company branding can be a powerful tool for employee retention and attraction, turning your brand into a magnet for talent and a catalyst for loyalty.  ..read more

Over the last several months, much has been discussed about the state of staffing, how certain segments are contracting significantly, and the overall shifting landscape. The one major area of expansion though is the physician and provider space. From the latest by SIA, we are seeing continued locum tenens growth with 27% in 2022, 12% in 2023, and a projected incremental growth in 2024 of an additional 7 ..read more

The healthcare industry as a whole has seen significant volatility in its staffing challenges over the past decade. More recently, we've observed low demand and high supply, nurses and physicians leaving their positions in droves, and the rise of contingent labor, which is generally associated with higher costs.  ..read more

In an era where the healthcare industry faces unprecedented challenges in staffing and retention, the power of a strong brand has emerged as a transformative tool in attracting and retaining top nursing talent. Healthcare Workforce Logistics (HWL) is leading this charge with its innovative approach to healthcare staffing: a private-label internal agency that leverages company branding to create a more agile and responsive workforce. This blog explores how private label internal agency is revolutionizing healthcare staffing, turning brand power into a strategic asset in the battle for nurse re ..read more

Healthcare as a whole has seen staffing challenges for decades now, with nursing staff taking the brunt of it. This has proven to be majorly concerning, since nursing turnover rates directly impact patient outcomes. Turnover contagion and burnout among staff results in thinly spread resources across the facility, decreasing quality of care and increasing the likelihood of mistakes ..read more

In the competitive and fast-paced world of healthcare, retaining skilled nursing staff goes beyond competitive salaries and benefits. One of the most effective strategies to foster a loyal and engaged nursing team is through the empowerment of education and professional development. As healthcare organizations strive to minimize turnover and enhance patient care, they increasingly recognize professional development as not just a perk but a necessity. This blog explores how professional development opportunities are becoming a game-changer in nurse retention strategies ..read more

In the ever-demanding world of healthcare, the battle against nurse turnover is continuous. While numerous factors contribute to nurse retention, one often overlooked aspect is the power of strategic shift scheduling. It's more than just organizing work hours; it's about creating an environment where nurses feel valued, understood, and balanced. This blog explores how innovative shift scheduling strategies can significantly reduce nurse turnover, fostering a more stable, satisfied, and efficient workforce ..read more

HWL executives, Jeff Niles, Executive Vice President, and Tommy Binner, Vice President, hosted the Becker’s Healthcare Webinar,How Hospitals Can Get an Upper Hand on Contract Staffing, that discusses the distinctions between vendor-neutral Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and master agency MSPs, highlighting the advantages of partnering with a non-agency staffing provider. The HWL leaders were joined by Maxine Briggs, CFO, Samaritan Health, and Meghan Fay-McCaffrey, Network Director Physician Services, UVMHN Medical Group, as they explained how the vendor-neutral MSP model has impacted their ..read more