People Element

09/21/2026

The cost of nursing turnover is not a new issue. What is different in 2026 is the convergence of three forces that make the calculation too consequential to remain inside an HR report.

First, the federal funding environment has changed materially. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed July 4, 2025, includes the largest federal Medicaid cuts since the program began, cutting approximately $940 billion to $1 trillion over ten years according to the Congressional Budget Office. Premier analysis estimates $68.5 billion in hospital revenue at risk over 2026 and 2027. Hospitals in Medicaid expansion states could see operating margins shrink by nearly 19 to 30%. For health systems where Medicaid represents 20 to 40 percent of patient revenue, every dollar of avoidable internal cost now carries more operational weight than it did three years ago.

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The 2026 NSI report puts the cost of one RN departure at $60,090. Here's why that number belongs in your margin strategy, not just HR.

09/18/2026

81% engagement—an all-time high.

Nussbaum Transportation, one of the leading truckload carriers in the U.S., has seen consistent engagement increases over the past five years, including a 10-percentage point increase since 2020.

Their strategy: Give employees a voice through regular engagement surveys and act on what they learn.

When you listen consistently and take action, engagement doesn't just improve—it reaches new heights.

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09/17/2026

Don't collect survey data and then scramble to figure out what to do with it.

Too many organizations gather employee feedback, then get stuck trying to decide on next steps. The problem? They didn't plan ahead.

Smart HR leaders develop a detailed action plan before they collect data. Know your timeline. Know your priorities. Know who owns what.

Then when the data comes in, you're ready to move from insights to action immediately.

Start with strategy. Execute with confidence.

09/16/2026

Have you seen our 2026 annual report? This report shares key metrics and insights from our engagement research database, along with steps you can take to make meaningful change in your organization this year.

In this report, you will learn:
- 5-year engagement trend data and KPIs
- Measurable business impacts of employee engagement trends
- Key drivers most correlated with employee engagement in 2025
- Workplace trends and their impact on engagement

Get it here:

Discover the latest employee engagement trends and insights in our 2026 Employee Engagement Report. Get your copy now!

09/15/2026

In today's rapidly evolving workplace, AI is no longer just a buzzword – it's a game-changing force driving productivity, innovation, and competitive edge. However, many organizations struggle with effective AI adoption, facing obstacles such as knowledge gaps, ethical concerns, and resistance to change. Don't let these challenges hold your team back. Join us to learn how to seamlessly integrate AI into your workflows and empower your employees to thrive in the AI-powered future.

Watch the Webinar:

Discover how to leverage AI in the workplace with our webinar that outlines understanding AI, overcoming barriers, and optimizing collaboration. Watch now to unlock your AI advantage!

09/11/2026

Have you seen our 2026 Engagement Report? Our annual report shares key metrics and insights from our engagement research database, along with steps you can take to make meaningful change in your organization this year.

Check it out here:
https://pulse.ly/mptowouuza

09/10/2026

Exit interview vendors are independent, third-party organizations that conduct standardized exit interviews with departing employees on a healthcare system’s behalf.

In acute care, the best ones replace the manager-led exit conversation with a neutral one, delivered by SMS or phone, that surfaces the real reason a nurse is leaving instead of a polite version of it.

That distinction matters because nurses typically decide to leave 60 to 90 days before they resign, and what a vendor captures in that window is often the only early warning a health system gets.

Read more here:https://pulse.ly/fnyuw9khzb

09/09/2026

Tune in for an in-depth exploration of 360-degree assessments and feedback—a powerful tool for fostering employee growth, enhancing team dynamics, and driving organizational success. In this webinar, we will outline the 360-degree feedback process, examining its purpose, structure, and the wide-ranging benefits it offers.

Unlock the power of 360-degree feedback to drive employee growth and organizational success. Watch this webinar to learn the purpose, benefits, and process of this valuable tool.

09/08/2026

Turn hours of analysis into seconds.

Meet Analyst Insight, your built-in data analyst.

Instead of manually reviewing employee feedback for hours, Analyst Insight automatically surfaces the priorities, risks, trends, and actions your leaders need most.

No digging. No searching. No guessing.

Just clear insights, automatically.

Explore Analyst Insight: https://pulse.ly/ppw48r6vdn

09/07/2026

The AI job displacement reality is far less dramatic than the headlines suggest, and far more nuanced than most leaders are communicating to their teams.

“Is AI going to take my job?” That’s the question employees are asking. It’s the question driving the anxiety we talked about in the first two pieces in this series. And I understand why people are asking it. The narrative out there is loud, it’s scary, and it’s designed to get clicks.

But I think it’s the wrong question. Or at least, it’s an imprecise one that leads to imprecise fears.

The better question is: which parts of my job will change? Because that’s what’s actually happening.

Read more:

AI job displacement reality - It's your tasks that are changing, not your job. Chris Coberly on the shift leaders need to explain to their teams.