# workforce (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover workforce. Page: Feed: --- ## [Summer months see lower home sales across Pennsylvania](https://www.cpbj.com/home-sales-dip-10-percent-summer-pennsylvania/) _2026-08-21 · Stacy Wescoe · Central Penn Business Journal_ Home sales in Pennsylvania fell 10% from June to July, with median prices dipping slightly after a June peak, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. The post Summer months see lower home sales across Pennsylvania appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [Intermountain opens cancer center in Park City](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/capital/intermountain-opens-cancer-center-in-park-city/) _2026-08-21 · Elizabeth Gregerson · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has opened a cancer center in Park City, Utah. The Intermountain Health Park City Hospital Cancer Center increased infusion capacity from four bays to 18, according to an Aug. 20 news release from the health system. The center will serve up to 1,500 patients per year and includes space for \[…\] The post Intermountain opens cancer center in Park City… ## [Seattle hospital contained a C. auris outbreak in 6 months with zero infections](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/infection-control/seattle-hospital-contained-a-c-auris-outbreak-in-6-months-with-zero-infections/) _2026-08-21 · Paige Twenter · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ A six-month screening campaign contained a Candida auris outbreak at a Seattle hospital without a single patient developing a symptomatic infection, researchers reported Aug. 19 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Harborview Medical Center, a 500-bed public hospital and Level I trauma and burn center operated by UW Medicine, identified 29 patients colonized with the drug-resistant fungus \[…\] The post… ## [4 health system CHRO exits in 5 days](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/4-health-system-chro-exits-in-5-days/) _2026-08-21 · Kristin Kuchno · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Four health system chief human resources officers recently announced departures from their roles over the span of five days. It follows 23 CHRO moves Becker’s reported earlier in 2026, including a total of 10 in June and July. Three CHROs and chief people officers exited their roles for a new health system CHRO role between \[…\] The post 4 health system CHRO exits in 5 days appeared first on… ## [Gen X is delaying retirement. Here’s what it means for hospital CHROs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/gen-x-is-delaying-retirement-heres-what-it-means-for-hospital-chros/) _2026-08-21 · Kristin Kuchno · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Hospitals and health systems are bracing for a potential wave of baby boomer retirements. Meanwhile, many Generation X workers could stay in their roles longer, according to an Aug. 19 Korn Ferry article. Professionals in their mid-50s used to be eyeing “one more move and a 10-year runway,” Renee Whalen, a Korn Ferry senior client \[…\] The post Gen X is delaying retirement. Here’s what it means for… ## [62 recent hospital, health system executive moves](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/62-recent-hospital-health-system-executive-moves-2-2/) _2026-08-21 · Kelly Gooch · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Hospitals and health systems began 2026 with a flurry of executive moves. Since Jan. 1, Becker’s has tracked more than 1,500 leadership changes. Editor’s note: This live page was launched Jan. 2, 2026, and will be updated regularly. Aug. 15-21 1. Steven Schultz, PharmD, was named system pharmacy officer for Arlington, Texas-based Texas Health Resources. \[…\] The post 62 recent hospital, health… ## [Groundbreaking for Willow Valley’s Mosaic in Downtown Lancaster set for November](https://www.cpbj.com/groundbreaking-for-willow-valleys-mosaic-in-downtown-lancaster-set-for-november/) _2026-08-21 · Rochelle Shenk · Central Penn Business Journal_ Willow Valley Communities will break ground on Mosaic, a 55+ urban lifestyle community in downtown Lancaster, with completion expected in 2029. The post Groundbreaking for Willow Valley’s Mosaic in Downtown Lancaster set for November appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [Texas Health Resources names system pharmacy officer](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/texas-health-resources-names-system-pharmacy-officer/) _2026-08-21 · Paige Twenter · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Steven Schultz, PharmD, is joining Arlington, Texas-based Texas Health Resources as system pharmacy officer, he said in an Aug. 20 LinkedIn post. He previously served as vice president of pharmacy operations for Fort Worth, Texas-based JPS Health Network. At JPS, which operates a 582-bed hospital and more than 25 clinics, Dr. Schultz oversaw operations for \[…\] The post Texas Health Resources names… ## [Why health systems are asking more from their GPOs](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/supply-chain/why-health-systems-are-asking-more-from-their-gpos/) _2026-08-21 · Ella Jeffries · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Health systems are asking more of their group purchasing organizations as supply chain leaders look beyond negotiated pricing toward broader cost, quality and resilience goals. Five leaders told Becker’s their GPO strategies have evolved over the last several years to connect purchasing decisions with clinical outcomes, improve supply assurance and get more value from data, \[…\] The post Why health… ## [UCHealth supply chain exec retires](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/supply-chain/uchealth-supply-chain-exec-retires/) _2026-08-21 · Ella Jeffries · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth Vice President of Supply Chain Richard Bagley has retired after more than four years with the health system. Mr. Bagley shared his decision in an Aug. 20 LinkedIn post, saying he spent his tenure navigating healthcare supply chain challenges and working to ensure clinicians and patients had access to needed supplies. The \[…\] The post UCHealth supply chain exec retires… ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ymKdijkJvhvs) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Bon Secours Mercy Health to acquire 48th hospital](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/bon-secours-mercy-health-to-acquire-48th-hospital/) _2026-08-21 · Alan Condon · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health plans to acquire Fauquier Health in Warrenton, Va., increasing its hospital footprint to 48 across six states: Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Kentucky, Maryland and South Carolina. Brentwood, Tenn.-based Lifepoint Health has signed an asset purchase agreement to transition ownership of Fauquier Health to HealthSpan Partners — a subsidiary of Bon Secours \[…\] The… ## [A CEO video, pre-hire calls, a buddy: Hackensack Meridian’s new onboarding plan](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/a-ceo-video-pre-hire-calls-a-buddy-hackensack-meridians-new-onboarding-plan/) _2026-08-21 · Erika Spicer Mason · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ For too long, onboarding in healthcare has been a whirlwind of paperwork, an impersonal orientation and a bit of a sink-or-swim mentality on the floor. It’s a lost opportunity in a pivotal moment that can lead people to disengage, or worse, leave the organization. We must do better in the U.S. when 1 in 5 \[…\] The post A CEO video, pre-hire calls, a buddy: Hackensack Meridian’s new onboarding plan… ## [Pa. unemployment falls to lowest total in two years, outpaces national rate](https://www.cpbj.com/pa-unemployment-falls-to-lowest-total-in-two-years-outpaces-national-rate/) _2026-08-21 · Ed Gruver · Central Penn Business Journal_ Pennsylvania's unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in July, outpacing the national rate and reaching its lowest level in nearly two years. The post Pa. unemployment falls to lowest total in two years, outpaces national rate appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [Members 1st associates complete leadership program in partnership with Shippensburg U](https://www.cpbj.com/members-1st-associates-complete-leadership-program-in-partnership-with-shippensburg-u/) _2026-08-21 · Ed Gruver · Central Penn Business Journal_ Members 1st Federal Credit Union associates completed leadership programs in partnership with Shippensburg University to enhance career growth and skills. The post Members 1st associates complete leadership program in partnership with Shippensburg U appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [MP HC quashes 50% pension cut over disciplinary authority’s ‘non-speaking’ order](https://www.hrkatha.com/uncategorized/mp-hc-quashes-50-pension-cut-over-disciplinary-authoritys-non-speaking-order/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Madhya Pradesh High Court has set aside an order withholding 50 per cent of a government employee’s pension, ruling that the disciplinary authority failed to properly consider his defence before imposing the penalty. Justice Anand Singh Bahrawat was hearing the employee’s challenge to the disciplinary authority’s order dated 15 October, 2025, as well as \[...\] The post MP HC quashes 50% pension… ## [Trianz appoints Sanjeev Prasad as CHRO](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/trianz-appoints-sanjeev-prasad-as-chro/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Trianz has announced the appointment of Sanjeev Prasad as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO), effective July 2026. Based in Bengaluru, the company said the leadership hire will support its global scale-up of ‘Concierto’ , its agentic AI-powered multi-cloud platform. Sanjeev Prasad brings close to three decades of experience in building and transforming people \[...\] The post Trianz… ## [TCS deploys digital- monitoring tool on employee laptops, sparking privacy concerns](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/tcs-deploys-digital-monitoring-tool-on-employee-laptops-sparking-privacy-concerns/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has deployed a digital user experience monitoring tool on company-issued laptops, raising questions about employee privacy, data security and the extent to which workplace activity can be monitored. The development was reported by Moneycontrol, which cited sources familiar with the deployment. According to the report, the technology can provide visibility into \[...\]… ## [Starbucks to lay off more than 200 workers as previously announced reorganisation concludes](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/starbucks-to-lay-off-more-than-200-workers-as-previously-announced-reorganisation-concludes/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Starbucks is set to lay off more than 200 employees as part of the completion of a previously announced corporate reorganisation. The coffee chain filed a notice, detailing the planned job cuts. The layoffs are expected to affect employees across its corporate operations, with coffeehouse and design teams likely to account for most of the \[...\] The post Starbucks to lay off more than 200 workers… ## [Jyoti Menezes named CHRO at ViSure Investment Affairs](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/jyoti-menezes-named-chro-at-visure-investment-affairs/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ ViSure Investment Affairs, a Mumbai-based investment advisory and capital markets firm, has appointed Jyoti Menezes as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). Menezes steps into the CHRO role after an independent stint as a leadership coach and virtual CHRO. During this period she also co-founded Semco Style Consultants in April 2026, advising organisations on \[...\] The post Jyoti Menezes… ## [Menopause and sexual health updates to feature at Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/womens-health/menopause-and-sexual-health-updates-to-feature-at-nursing-in-practice-scotland-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ The agenda for Nursing in Practice Scotland 2026 is now live – with a full day of CPD-accredited education designed for nurses working across primary care and community settings. View the agenda, explore the full programme and register for your free place today at our event held on 30 September in Glasgow. Among this year’s sessions are two practical updates... Read more The post Menopause and… ## [Dissecting Series A Rounds (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/d9ANUh0d0Af1) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Two real Series A cases: timelines, investor sequencing, and common founder mistakes. ## [New Northern Ireland health minister announced](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/new-northern-ireland-health-minister-announced/) _2026-08-21 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ A new health minister for Ireland has been announced following the resignation of Mike Nesbitt this week. Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) member of the Northern Ireland legislative assembly (MLA) Robbie Butler was appointed to the health minister position on Thursday (20 August). On his first day in post, Mr Butler, who is the former deputy... Read more The post New Northern Ireland health minister… ## [Nurses’ jobs at risk from older people’s care unit closure, union warns](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/elderly-care/nurses-jobs-at-risk-from-older-peoples-care-unit-closure-union-warns/) _2026-08-21 · Megan Ford · Nursing in Practice_ Nurses and healthcare assistants face redundancy or transfer following a decision to close Bridlington Care Unit (BCU) in Yorkshire, the union Unite has warned. The board of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has backed the permanent closure of the elderly care unit in a move towards community-based care for patients who no... Read more The post Nurses’ jobs at risk from… ## [Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as chief AI officer to drive AI-native shift](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/sonata-software-names-hariprasad-rebala-as-chief-ai-officer-to-drive-ai-native-shift/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Sonata Software has appointed Hariprasad Rebala as its new chief AI officer, marking a key step in the company’s push to become an AI-first enterprise. Rebala will oversee Sonata’s full AI agenda — from products and platforms to delivery, partnerships, and talent. His mandate is to embed AI across the organisation and help clients convert \[...\] The post Sonata Software names Hariprasad Rebala as… ## [The skills that make employees truly stand out](https://www.hrkatha.com/features/friday-features/the-skills-that-make-employees-truly-stand-out/) _2026-08-21 · Radhika Sharma | HRKatha · HR Katha_ Most job descriptions follow a familiar pattern. Years of experience. Technical expertise. The right qualifications. A certification or two. These things matter, and they help people get hired. Somewhere between the first job and a long career, however, most professionals discover that the qualities which truly set people apart are rarely on that list. They \[...\] The post The skills that make… ## [BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian caregivers for Japan amid ageing population](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/borderplus-targets-50000-indian-caregivers-for-japan-amid-ageing-population/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ BorderPlus is planning to place up to 50,000 Indian caregivers in Japan over the next four to five years as the country faces a growing shortage of workers to support its ageing population. The workforce mobility company has launched a Japan-focused programme under the country’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) pathway. It has already entered into \[...\] The post BorderPlus targets 50,000 Indian… ## [Tripura withdraws MACP pay-fixation deadline, relief for govt staff & teachers](https://www.hrkatha.com/news/tripura-withdraws-macp-pay-fixation-deadline-relief-for-govt-staff-teachers/) _2026-08-21 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ The Tripura government has withdrawn the 31 October, 2023 deadline for exercising the option for pay fixation under the Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) Scheme. The decision is expected to provide relief to government employees and teachers who were unable to exercise the option within the prescribed period. The issue had been raised by the \[...\] The post Tripura withdraws MACP… ## [Rising Star: Ruben Arun Kumar](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/rising-stars/rising-star-ruben-arun-kumar/) _2026-08-21 · HRKatha Editorial Team · HR Katha_ Finalist | HRKatha Rising Star Leadership Award 2025 After more than two decades in HR, Ruben Arun Kumar has arrived at a deceptively simple view of what makes the function effective. It is not the number of processes it owns or policies it administers, but whether people trust it enough to seek its counsel before \[...\] The post Rising Star: Ruben Arun Kumar appeared first on HR Katha . ## [The importance of aligning new patient access with high-reliability organization principles](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/patient-experience/the-importance-of-aligning-new-patient-access-with-high-reliability-organization-principles/) _2026-08-20 · Brad Lewis · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Over the past decade, healthcare organizations have increasingly adopted high-reliability organization principles to improve patient safety. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, defines HROs as organizations that operate in complex, high-risk environments for extended periods without catastrophic failures. This approach is… ## [100 great hospitals in America | 2026](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-great-hospitals-in-america-2026/) _2026-08-20 · Anna Falvey · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Great hospitals bring excellence to every encounter, for every patient, in every specialty, at every level of care, wielding an uncompromising commitment to safety and a culture of nonstop growth. Becker’s is proud to release its “Great Hospitals in America” list for 2026, celebrating the institutions that have both distinguished reputation and results. We take \[…\] The post 100 great hospitals in… ## [Illinois hospital’s ambulance diversion prompts state inspection](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/patient-safety-outcomes/illinois-hospitals-ambulance-diversion-prompts-state-inspection/) _2026-08-20 · Paige Twenter · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ An ambulance diversion at an Illinois hospital in late July has drawn on-site scrutiny from state regulators and an ongoing federal review, according to statements shared with Becker’s. Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City went on ambulance diversion “for a brief period during afternoon hours” on July 31, a hospital spokesperson said. The move \[…\] The post Illinois hospital’s ambulance… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/f8ihCSb0qcxj) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Could ‘job hoppers’ help nurse-strapped hospitals?](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/workforce/could-job-hoppers-help-nurse-strapped-hospitals/) _2026-08-20 · Kristin Kuchno · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ While some hiring managers may be skeptical of applicants with experience at several companies over a short time period, so-called “job hoppers” could bring a valuable skill to teams, according to a recent study. Analyzing data from 8,700 hedge fund managers employed by 2,100 U.S. firms from 1992 to 2019, researchers from Ithaca, N.Y.-based Cornell \[…\] The post Could ‘job hoppers’ help… ## [Baptist Memorial promotes 6 leaders](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/baptist-memorial-promotes-6-leaders/) _2026-08-20 · Kristin Kuchno · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Memphis, Tenn.-based Baptist Memorial Health Care recently promoted six leaders across hospitals in Tennessee and Arkansas. Paul Cade was promoted to the system’s vice president and metro market leader, according to an Aug. 18 health system news release. Mr. Cade previously served in a dual role as vice president and metro market leader and Baptist \[…\] The post Baptist Memorial promotes 6 leaders… ## [Mount Sinai receives cease-and-desist demand from insurer over new patient policy](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/legal-regulatory-issues/mount-sinai-receives-cease-and-desist-demand-from-insurer-over-new-patient-policy/) _2026-08-20 · Elizabeth Casolo · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ EmblemHealth issued New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System’s independent practice association a cease-and-desist letter regarding its decision to stop accepting new patients from some of the insurer’s government-backed plans. The insurer sent Vincent Tammaro, Mount Sinai’s executive vice president and CFO, the letter Aug. 19. Politico first reported that an archived version of Mount \[…\] The… ## [How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts](https://www.ednc.org/how-a-federal-grant-brought-mental-health-services-into-schools-across-6-north-carolina-school-districts/) _2026-08-20 · Sophia Luna · EdNC_ Editor’s note: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. Teri Putnam has worked in mental health and school-based mental health... The post How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts appeared first on EdNC . ## [Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education](https://www.ednc.org/learn-more-about-the-nc-coalition-for-global-education/) _2026-08-20 · Mebane Rash · EdNC_ The NC Coalition for Global Education kicked off in February 2026 and has been meeting throughout the year with the goal of creating a statewide network that unites public/private partnerships and maximizes global education opportunities across North Carolina. At the... The post Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education appeared first on EdNC . ## [Employer healthcare costs to top $19K per worker: 5 things to know](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/employer-healthcare-costs-to-top-19k-per-worker-5-things-to-know/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Cass · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Aon projects U.S. employer healthcare costs will rise 9.5% in 2027, pushing average costs above $19,000 per employee, according to an Aug. 20 report from the professional services firm. Five things to know: 1. The projected 9.5% increase would mark employers’ fourth consecutive year of near double-digit cost growth, per Aon’s Health Value Initiative, which \[…\] The post Employer healthcare costs to… ## [5 recent health system AI chief moves](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/3-recent-health-system-ai-chief-moves/) _2026-08-20 · Naomi Diaz · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ Health systems are reshuffling the deck on AI leadership, with three organizations marking major transitions in the first months of 2026. Here are three AI leadership moves as reported by Becker’s since January: Editor’s note: This article was updated Aug. 20 and will continue to be updated with the latest news. The post 5 recent health system AI chief moves appeared first on Becker's Hospital… ## [How 14 large systems performed in Q2](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/how-14-large-systems-performed-in-q2/) _2026-08-20 · Andrew Cass · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ AdventHealth’s operating margin climbed to 13.4%, while Sharp HealthCare swung from an operating loss to a profit. Here is a snapshot of how 14 large health systems performed financially during the three months ended June 30. Editor’s note: This is not an exhaustive list. AdventHealth (Altamonte Springs, Fla.)Operating revenue: $6.9 billion, up from $5.6 billion \[…\] The post How 14 large systems… ## [AHA warns hospitals of cyber threats on building-control systems](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/cybersecurity/aha-warns-hospitals-of-cyber-threats-on-building-control-systems/) _2026-08-20 · Giles Bruce · Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis_ The American Hospital Association is warning hospitals of an active cyber threat targeting building-control systems, after the National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI and two other federal agencies issued a joint advisory about Siemens S7 Series programmable logic controllers. The devices run critical hospital systems such as climate control and \[…\]… ## [Shippensburg key to Volvo Construction’s U.S. expansion with new machine production](https://www.cpbj.com/shippensburg-key-to-volvo-constructions-u-s-expansion-with-new-machine-production/) _2026-08-20 · Ed Gruver · Central Penn Business Journal_ Volvo Construction Equipment expands US production with 50% of north American machines made in Shippensburg, boosting local manufacturing and supply chain. The post Shippensburg key to Volvo Construction’s U.S. expansion with new machine production appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [Nurses and families urged to speak out over children’s nursing shake-up](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/nurses-and-families-urged-to-speak-out-over-childrens-nursing-shake-up/) _2026-08-20 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ Healthcare staff and families are being urged to respond to plans to overhaul children’s health services in Suffolk amid union warnings that specialist nursing support for vulnerable young people and parents is at risk. Unison has called on residents and staff to make their views known as Suffolk County Council consults on a redesign of its Healthy Child... Read more The post Nurses and families… ## [Fresh call to scrap immigration changes as care workforce ‘plunges’](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/fresh-call-to-scrap-immigration-changes-as-care-workforce-plunges/) _2026-08-20 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ The union Unison has made a new appeal to the Home Office to reverse proposed visa changes amid concerns it will cause ‘irreparable damage’ to the care workforce. It comes after latest data analysed by the union shows the number of new international recruits hired into care jobs ‘plunged’ from 105,000 in 2023/24 to 30,000... Read more The post Fresh call to scrap immigration changes as care… ## [York-based Rutter’s opens new Pa. location](https://www.cpbj.com/york-based-rutters-opens-new-pa-location/) _2026-08-20 · Ed Gruver · Central Penn Business Journal_ Rutter’s, headquartered in York, opened its 94th store in Bedford, featuring expanded fueling options and the 1747 Bar & Lounge. The post York-based Rutter’s opens new Pa. location appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [Menopausal hormone therapy associated with lower dementia risk, study suggests](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/elderly-care/menopausal-hormone-therapy-associated-with-lower-dementia-risk-study-suggests/) _2026-08-20 · Cahal McQuillan · Nursing in Practice_ Women on menopausal hormone therapy are at a reduced risk of developing dementia, a new study has suggested. The authors stressed that while the research did not show that hormone therapy prevents dementia, it found that women using oestrogen-only hormone therapy had fewer biological signs associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The observational study also found that... Read more The post Menopausal… ## [Better investment and workforce data needed in general practice nursing](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/latest-news/better-investment-and-workforce-data-needed-in-general-practice-nursing/) _2026-08-20 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ The Scottish Government has been urged to use its upcoming budget review to prioritise investment in primary care and general practice nursing. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) in Scotland said more funding for the profession and improved data collection on the general practice nursing workforce was needed to help tackle pressures in primary care.... Read more The post Better investment and… ## [Pa. workforce development funding rises by $75M](https://www.cpbj.com/pa-workforce-development-funding-rises-by-75m/) _2026-08-20 · Ed Gruver · Central Penn Business Journal_ Pennsylvania workforce development funding increases by $75 million over three years, supporting programs like the LEAF Project and agricultural apprenticeships. The post Pa. workforce development funding rises by $75M appeared first on Central Penn Business Journal . ## [BEL names Ambrish Tripathi as director (HR)](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/bel-names-ambrish-tripathi-as-director-hr/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Bharat Electronics (BEL) has appointed Ambrish Tripathi as director (human resources). Tripathi assumed charge of the role on 13 August, 2026, strengthening the Navratna defence public sector undertaking’s HR leadership as it continues to expand its capabilities across the defence and electronics sectors. As director (HR), Tripathi is set to focus on positioning the HR \[...\] The post BEL names… ## [Clinical quiz: Providing pre-travel health advice](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/vaccination-and-infection/clinical-quiz-providing-pre-travel-health-advice/) _2026-08-20 · Caroline Price · Nursing in Practice_ Pre-travel health consultations can raise complex questions, particularly in patients who are pregnant, immunocompromised, travelling at short notice or visiting friends and relatives in countries where infectious diseases are endemic. Nurses working in general practice and the community need to be able to assess individual risks, give clear and up-to-date advice, and recognise when vaccination...… ## [Uniparts India appoints Manish Singh as group CHRO](https://www.hrkatha.com/people/movement/uniparts-india-appoints-manish-singh-as-group-chro/) _2026-08-20 · HRK News Bureau · HR Katha_ Uniparts India has appointed Manish Singh as group chief human resource officer (CHRO), effective August 2026, strengthening its senior leadership team as the company focuses on people strategy, organisational effectiveness and workforce transformation. In his new role at Uniparts India, Singh will lead the organisation’s HR agenda, with a focus on people strategy, workforce planning, \[...\] The… ## [NICE recommends weekly insulin jab for type 2 diabetes in final draft guidance](https://www.nursinginpractice.com/clinical/diabetes-and-endocrinology/nice-recommends-weekly-insulin-jab-for-type-2-diabetes-in-final-draft-guidance/) _2026-08-20 · Gee Harland · Nursing in Practice_ Hundreds of thousands of adults with type 2 diabetes could be offered a once-weekly insulin injection under new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE has recommended insulin efsitora alfa, also known as Onswik and made by Eli Lilly, which could cut the number of injections for people currently... Read more The post NICE recommends weekly insulin jab…