Hospice News August 22, 2024
In a tight labor market, nurses are looking for transparent leadership and strong performance on quality when choosing an employer.
Hospices that see success in the “ebb and flow” of recruitment and retention are often those that seek to gain insight into the priorities of the current and future workforce, according to Sarah DeFalco, chief human resources officer at the New Hampshire-based home health and hospice provider Granite VNA.
An open line of communication between staff and executive leaders is among the most successful strategies, DeFalco stated.
“There isn’t a specific list of priorities. What’s more important than focusing on XYZ is continuing to have the finger on the pulse of the work nurses do,” DeFalco told Hospice News. “How...