A New Reality for Frontline Leadership
Healthcare is evolving fast—and with it, the challenges faced by those leading the charge. During our recent From Insight to Action webinar, we explored some of the most pressing issues facing healthcare managers today. While turnover metrics are improving overall, many teams continue to face significant disruptions beneath the surface.
Our latest data surfaced 3 urgent challenges—and how health systems can take action today using Laudio.
1. Early-Tenure RN Turnover: A Hidden Cost of Oversized Teams
The Challenge
While overall RN turnover is declining, one group remains at elevated risk: early-tenure nurses. Our data shows that for nurses with less than 18 months of experience, the average turnover rate is 27.2%. But that number climbs to over 40% when managers oversee more than 80 direct reports. The link? Span of control.
These new nurses—eager to find belonging and support—are often lost in the shuffle of oversized teams and inconsistent connection points.
From Insight into Action 💫
Laudio helps managers prioritize connection—even in the face of large spans of control. By surfacing timely, AI-powered nudges and tracking check-ins, Laudio ensures that new hires receive the attention they need when it matters most.
✅ New hire check-ins completed through Laudio have been shown to improve retention by up to 10 percentage points.
With Laudio’s insights, leaders know who to connect with, when, and how—making meaningful engagement easier, even in large teams.
2. Manager Bandwidth & Workflow Complexity: Too Much to Do, Too Little Time
The Challenge
Frontline managers juggle a dizzying array of tools and responsibilities—from HRIS systems and scheduling platforms to time and attendance reports. Add in compliance audits, shift coverage, and rounding, and it’s no wonder so many leaders feel buried in operational noise.
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From Insight into Action 💫
Laudio acts as a single pane of glass for the modern manager. Instead of navigating five platforms to take one action, Laudio pulls real-time data from core systems—scheduling, HR, EMR—and brings it into one intuitive, streamlined workflow.
From digital rounding and task management to automated employee messaging and recognition, Laudio allows leaders to consolidate action and reduce cognitive load.
💡 Managers can schedule messages, track performance, and document engagement—all in one place.
The result? More time for meaningful leadership, and less time spent navigating spreadsheets and siloed systems.
3. Workforce Shifts: First-Time Leaders & Newer Staff Need New Kinds of Support
The Challenge
Today’s teams are increasingly made up of first-time leaders and newer clinical staff. These employees aren’t just looking for a boss—they’re looking for a coach. They want personalized feedback, recognition, and career investment.
But new leaders may lack the tools or bandwidth to build those relationships at scale, especially while navigating their own learning curve.
From Insight into Action 💫
Laudio enables new leaders to show up as confident, connected managers—even on day one. The platform provides structured workflows for team rounding, peer feedback, and milestone celebrations, along with real-time nudges and AI-suggested engagement actions.
📊 Laudio’s dashboards surface personal risk scores and recommended actions, helping leaders build trust and accountability without guesswork.
By building consistent connection habits and surfacing the “why” behind team behaviors, Laudio empowers first-time leaders to lead with clarity and confidence.
Final Thoughts: From Insight to Impact
The challenges facing healthcare managers today aren’t going away—but with the right tools, they become solvable. Laudio’s platform was designed with frontline leaders, not just for them—supporting better workflows, deeper team connections, and measurable retention outcomes.
👉 Explore how Laudio works on your own, or set up time with our team to learn more about how we’re helping health systems turn data into action.