Labor activism gives new meaning to Labor Day | US health worker shortage could reach 100K by 2028 | How to redirect an unsteady organizational transformation
New York City Labor Day parade (Andrew Lichtenstein/Getty Images)
This year marks the 130th anniversary of Labor Day, a holiday created to honor American workers and their contributions. Today, Labor Day weekend features barbecues, travel and sales and recent years have seen a resurgence in labor activism, reflecting similar conditions to those during the holiday's origins.
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A Mercer report predicts that the US health care workforce will increase to 18.6 million by 2028, up more than 1.5 million from last year, but demand is expected to grow to 18.7 million, leaving a shortfall of over 100,000 workers by 2028. Among US states, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Georgia are expected to face the highest deficit of health care workers within five years.
As the job market cools, employers have started to lower salaries for new hires, affecting both white-collar and blue-collar sectors. Firms are moving roles to less expensive cities, hiring contract workers, and reducing starting pay.
Professional etiquette is crucial for improving workplace culture and resilience, which is why Pamela Eyring, the president and owner of The Protocol School of Washington, recommends leaders teach soft skills, model desired behaviors and set clear expectations to enhance team cohesion and productivity. "Leaders should foster an environment of frequent appreciation and feedback, emphasizing the impact of professional etiquette on client satisfaction and company growth," Eyring suggests.
Luca, a Shiloh shepherd, has taken the top honor in Nationwide Insurance's annual Hambone Award after taking apart a kitchen cabinet to unearth the trashcan hidden inside and ingest several corn cobs that could have cause an obstruction, but Luca's human, Lori, averted disaster with a vet visit. Other dogs in the running included a New Jersey mixed-breed pup who literally went through the front door to greet the mail carrier and a North Carolina mixed-breed dog who ate many pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
In observance of Labor Day in the US, SmartBrief will not publish Monday, Sept. 2.
SmartBreak: Question of the Day
Calvert Vaux and his architecting partner's many creations grace lots of space in their home state of New York as well as other US regions. One is "The Greensward Plan," which is the origination of what US landmark?
Welcome to Friday Faves! Every Friday, I spotlight books, podcasts, email newsletters, documentaries or other content pieces that I enjoy. I also share suggestions that I get from you. Got a favorite for your peers? Send it to me. I may include it here for a future column.
This week I started Valerie Bauerlein’s The Devil at His Elbow: Alex Murdaugh and the Fall of a Southern Dynasty. A fellow editor who knows Bauerlein told me about it. I knew the story, of course, but was eager to see how Bauerlein told it. It’s fascinating! I find myself slowing down so I can walk with her through the details.
Some of you sent me your favorites last week. Here they are:
Please know that when I share suggestions from Workforce readers, I am simply passing them along. I am not endorsing a political party or candidate. I aim to be objective and fair when I post these resources.
And with that folks, I wish you a wonderful long weekend. May it be restful and enjoyable. Cheers!
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