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The Data Confirms … We Have a Problem

By Raelynn Douglas

New data from United Way Centraide Canada points to a growing workforce crisis in Canada’s nonprofit care economy. This article explores the report’s key findings, the possible economic cost of workforce instability, and practical actions for leaders, boards and governments.

Creating the Conditions to Achieve the Quintuple Aim

By Raelynn Douglas

Could provider experience be the upstream driver of patient outcomes, lower costs, health equity and workforce stability? Explore a new perspective.

Shifting from Recruitment to Retention

By Raelynn Douglas

Healthcare workforce strategy is changing. New research shows retention depends less on hiring more people – and more on how leadership, workload, and workplace design shape everyday work.

Caregivers Are Leaving the Workforce

By Raelynn Douglas

Caregivers are leaving the workforce in search of better support and work-life balance. Often mid-career and deeply invested employees, their quiet exits are costly and preventable. Here’s what leaders need to know – and what they can do.

Manitoba Rethinks Workforce Strategy

By Raelynn Douglas

Nursing Agency Costs, Workforce Shortages, and Manitoba’s Reconsideration Summary:Manitoba’s recent reconsideration of private nursing agency use highlights a broader national issue: rising agency costs, persistent workforce shortages, and an overreliance on expensive intermediaries. This article…

The Best Workforce Investments for Healthcare in 2026

By Raelynn Douglas

What are the best workforce investments for healthcare in 2026? New data from CIHI, Press Ganey, and CENTEGIX highlights why retention, resilience, and engagement are critical to workforce stability and system sustainability.

Why Retention Delivered the Highest ROI in 2025

By Raelynn Douglas

Why Retention Delivered the Highest ROI in 2025 Across Canada – and globally – organizations are navigating a tight labour market, rising costs, and shifting worker expectations. In this landscape, one truth is becoming impossible…

Resilience & Well-Being: The True ROI Behind Thriving Workplaces

By Raelynn Douglas

In an era where work dynamics are rapidly evolving, leaders are realizing that true strength lies not just in business processes – but in the overall health and well-being of their teams. Over the past…

Random Acts of Kindness

By Raelynn Douglas

Random Acts of Kindness: Small Moments, Big Impact Introduction Kindness isn’t just a feel-good sentiment—it can be a powerful tool to improve well-being, enhance workplace culture, and support employee retention. This Random Acts of Kindness…

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