Today, a popular discussion is how to attract and retain the right employee. Everyone seems to have an expert opinion. The reality is that it’s more complicated than most want to admit. According to Labor Department data, a workforce shortage is fast approaching. It will significantly impact every organization, forcing them to take prudent steps […]
Posts Tagged ‘DFW’
“A Farewell” from Eileen Cross
When most folks leave a job, they are either moving out of the area, or perhaps have accepted a position with another company. Leaving through voluntary retirement is another thing altogether. There are mixed emotions. Great anticipation for this new phase of one’s life, a bit of fear of the unknown and even some sorrow […]
Save the Date: April 19, 2012
Employee of the Year Luncheon
Save the date for the 2012 DFWHC Foundation Employee of the Year event! We have confirmed date, venue, and speaker for our annual recognition event for hospital employees in the North Texas region. April 19, 2012 is the date. Arlington Convention Center is the place. Drew Pearson, former Dallas Cowboy & local sports personality is […]
A Recipe for Awesome!
Merging competitiveness and collaboration – a recipe for awesome! Some of our largest North Texas hospitals have been on a journey this past year. “A journey?” you may ask. Yes, a journey to develop the region’s most robust healthcare workforce tool. The milestones on this journey are a testament to the dedication of hospital partners […]
Workforce Consulting – Another Perspective
On any journey, ideally all items are available and accessible – some things may be in the trunk of the car or under the seat. Similarly, with any new project, another perspective may be needed to help boost workforce consulting. Over the years, the Foundation has established a strong partnership with Towers Watson. Their subject […]
DFW HHRA 2012
On December 2, the DFW Healthcare Human Resources Association (DFWHHRA) held their annual holiday membership luncheon. They had an entertaining speaker, Lindy Phillips, for the year end meeting. The new Board of Directors for 2012 was announced. The new board president is Sheila Richards with Baylor Medical Center of Carrollton. Other board members include Jennifer […]
We Will Miss You…
As our year closes out, we honor one of our own – Eileen Cross. Eileen Cross will be retiring at the end of the year after 10 years with the DFW Hospital Council. Eileen has been a wonderful asset to our organization. She started in GroupOne doing Verifications before moving over to her role at […]
PRESS RELEASE
Food Deserts
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation is coming out with the final Dallas County Diabetes Environmental Resources document on Dec. 16, 2011. Results were extremely interesting, with one aspect of the study determining if areas with high prevalence of diabetes were located in “food deserts.” Food deserts are areas with low income residents lacking locations […]
Medical Staff & Nursing Peer Review
Educational Event – Dec. 13
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council is hosting the Dec. 13 Membership Meeting “Medical Staff and Nursing Peer Review: Learn How to Protect your Hospital” at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children auditorium from 1-3 p.m. This event is free to all DFWHC’s member hospitals and associates. Linda Stimmel, Attorney at Law at Wilson Elser […]