Workforce Without Borders: Driving Efficiency in a National Healthcare Network

Large, nationally dispersed workforces face shared pressures: compliance, efficiency, and keeping employees engaged. The stakes are even higher in healthcare, where operations run around the clock. As one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers, ForHealth will share how they address these challenges at scale, offering practical lessons for leaders of any large organisation.

3 Key Learnings

1. How to manage a large, nationally dispersed workforce while keeping compliance and efficiency in check.
2. Ways to improve workforce scheduling and productivity at scale without adding burden to managers.
3. Lessons from ForHealth, one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers, on building a connected workforce model that supports both people and organisational growth.

About Ish

As Head of People Operations & Talent at ForHealth, Ish drives national workforce strategies that drive operational efficiency, cultural transformation, and scalable growth across one of Australia’s largest healthcare networks - ForHealth Group. With a strong foundation in strategic HR Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Digital Transformation, Ish has been instrumental in reshaping workforce models through technology, including being a part of the successful implementation of Dayforce across ForHealth.

A passionate advocate for inclusive workplaces and data-driven decision-making, Ish brings deep expertise in navigating complex workforce challenges and aligning HR strategy with business outcomes. She is a regular contributor to industry conversations on the future of workforce management, talent, and technological transformation.