Perspectives

The healthcare industry enters 2026 shaped by one of the most turbulent decades in its history. What began as an acute pandemic response evolved into a prolonged period of disruption marked by...

"After pandemic boom, travel nursing finds new footing," published today by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), features a quote from Natalie Jones, Prolink's Senior Vice President of Clinial...

If you're a healthcare leader reading this, there’s a good chance you're already deep into the process of making sure your workforce is prepared for the future. Specifically next year. And if so,...

As health systems continue to face persistent concerns—staffing shortages, burnout, and rising patient acuity chief among them—clinical quality isn’t just a benchmark, it’s a lifeline. And a...

CINCINNATI — November 13, 2025 — Prolink, a premier workforce solutions firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Inspire Nurse Leaders, a top leadership development enterprise dedicated to...

You’ve probably heard it everywhere: “Healthcare is short-staffed.” That’s true, but there’s more to the story. Yes, hospitals and clinics are still feeling the effects of burnout, retirements,...

In healthcare staffing, hiring isn’t a race; it’s a responsibility. In a perfect world, every organization would find the right candidate as soon as an opening is created—but in reality, the goal...

Think travel nurses feel less supported than staff nurses? Think again. A new study co-authored by Natalie Jones, Senior Vice President of Clinical Practice and Innovation at Prolink, challenges a...

Healthcare is in constant motion, but Fall 2025 brings a mix of challenges that feel especially pressing: volatile workforce costs, rising burnout, tighter regulations, shifting patient...

Healthcare leaders are constantly balancing immediate staffing needs with long-term workforce health. Travel contracts, per diem shifts, and internal float pools provide flexibility, but they don’t...