Public Sector Podcast: Workforce Challenges in Canadian Healthcare

Episode Overview

In this episode, Danielle Sanagan from Trillium Health Partners shares insights into the evolving workforce landscape in Canadian healthcare. She explores strategies to overcome staffing shortages, improve retention, and enhance workforce efficiency while balancing cost control and burnout prevention. Danielle also highlights how flexible work arrangements and task delegation are reshaping staffing models to better support healthcare professionals.

She discusses the impact of training and upskilling initiatives in boosting staff retention and improving patient care, calling for greater investment in professional development across the healthcare sector. Additionally, Danielle dives into how automation and AI-driven technologies are reducing administrative burdens, allowing healthcare teams to focus on patient care.

Key Discussion Points:

🔹 Optimising Workforce Models – The role of flexible work arrangements and task delegation in improving efficiency and well-being.
🔹 Leveraging Technology in Healthcare – How AI and automation are streamlining administrative processes and enhancing service delivery.
🔹 Addressing the Skilled Worker Shortage – The importance of collaboration between healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies.
🔹 Workforce Trends & Future Strategies – Insights for HR leaders navigating labour costs and staffing pressures in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Why You Should Listen

This episode provides valuable insights for healthcare leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers looking to develop innovative workforce strategies. Danielle Sanagan shares real-world solutions that are helping Canadian healthcare systems adapt to modern staffing challenges while ensuring high-quality patient care.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how digital transformation, collaboration, and upskilling are shaping the future of healthcare staffing!