The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is where healthcare HR leaders come to connect, learn, and lead.
Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan of The Bo & Luke Show, each weekly episode dives into the real challenges and innovations shaping today’s healthcare workforce. From leadership development and employee engagement to workforce strategy, policy updates, and the latest HR data, this podcast brings practical insights straight from the experts who are redefining what it means to work in healthcare.
Through authentic conversations with CHROs, executives, and industry change-makers, The ASHHRA Podcast helps listeners bridge the gap between strategy and people, turning big ideas into action. Whether you’re leading a hospital HR team, managing talent acquisition, or simply passionate about the future of healthcare work, this show gives you the tools, stories, and inspiration to drive meaningful impact.
Listen weekly for fresh perspectives, timely news drops, and powerful stories from the frontlines of healthcare HR.
The ASHHRA Podcast
#173 - ASHHRA Podcast Weekly News Roundup
Kick off your week with the inaugural "News Drop" episode of The ASHHRA Podcast! Hosts Luke Carignan, Bo Brabo, and new co-host Jeremy Sadlier (ASHHRA CEO) deliver a fresh weekly roundup of top healthcare HR headlines. From critical staffing shortages to AI's role in HR, they break down trends, stats, and implications—sparking discussions on innovative solutions for HR pros.
Key headlines & insights:
- Staffing Shortages Escalate: Physician gap hits 124K by 2033; need 200K nurses yearly, with 450K RN deficit by 2025. Factors: Aging population, limited nursing schools, burnout (30% of nurses eyeing exits). Impact: 12% higher mortality per extra patient/nurse. Call for university partnerships and global talent pipelines.
- AI in HR: Boon or Bust?: 83% of HR leaders lack right tech; only 59% use analytics, 54% automation. Debate on AI reducing admin vs. risking impersonal HR—emphasize freeing staff for meaningful support.
- Burnout & Mental Health: 58% of employees burned out; 45% report mental health decline. Build cultures of trust and flexibility to retain talent.
- HR Visibility: Jeremy shares site visit stories—remote HR erodes trust; prioritize on-site presence.
A must-listen for staying ahead in healthcare HR. Tune in weekly for actionable insights!
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