INTRODUCTION

“State of the Union”

Healthcare is one of the largest growing industries, with constantly evolving job opportunities, technological advancements, medical breakthroughs, and shifting trends. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029; with approximately 2.4 million jobs added that’s a rate much faster than other occupations (BLS 2021).

In addition to this rapid growth, the industry tackles constant disruption, providing a textbook case of a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous) environment that must acquire, use, and grow talent to thrive. During this book’s development the COVID-19 pandemic caused unprecedented changes and job ...

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