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True or false? Test your knowledge of healthcare workforce management

Written by LGI Healthcare Solutions | Sep 11, 2025 2:47:26 PM

Today's workforce management challenges are different from those of 10 years ago, especially in Canadian healthcare. To adress the modern challenges, you need to be clear on the facts, keep up with the latest data, and have the expertise to separate myths from reality.

Whether you’re in Finance, HR, IT, nursing, or scheduling, this quiz is designed to put your knowledge to the test : each true or false statement is based on real Canadian data or LGI's insights. How well do you really know the challenges of healthcare workforce management today?

True or False? Canada has more physicians per capita than the majority of countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).


True or False?
By 2031, the number of Canadians requiring long-term care will rise by about 20% compared to 2019.


True or False?
In 2025, Canada committed $50 billion in federal–provincial/territorial agreements to address healthcare systemic challenges like workforce shortages and infrastructure modernization.


True or False?
In 2023, vacancies among registered and psychiatric nurses surpassed those for all other occupations in Canada.


True or False?
At the start of 2025, vacancies for registered and psychiatric nurses continued to increase and reached record high levels.


True or False?
More than 1 in 3 Canadian nurses reported considering leaving their jobs within the next year due to stress, burnout, and unsafe working conditions.


True or False?
Giving healthcare employees self-service tools to swap shifts, request leave, and access schedules increases satisfaction and retention.


True or False?
Scheduling systems designed for generic industries can easily handle the complexity of multiple unions and split positions in Canadian healthcare.


True or False?
Workforce analytics can help leaders identify overtime hotspots, absenteeism patterns, and staffing risks before they become critical.

How did you do on the test?

If you found some of these statements surprising, you’re not alone. The reality is that Canadian healthcare organizations, including long-term care homes and hospitals, are grappling with workforce challenges that are getting worse. Without close collaboration between healthcare providers and technology partners, these pressures risk spiraling out of control.

The good news is that there are solutions. With over 25 years of expertise in Canadian healthcare workforce management, LGI has helped organizations address these challenges through technology built for our healthcare system. From automated scheduling and union compliance to integrated payroll, HR, and analytics, LGI Workforce Pro empowers managers and staff to reduce administrative burden and improve retention.

Ready to see how LGI can help your organization turn workforce challenges into opportunities? Don't hesite to scheduling a meeting with our experts.