Nearly half of U.S. healthcare workers considering leaving jobs – survey
UTAH, UNITED STATES — A recent survey by payroll technology company Everee found that nearly half (46%) of healthcare workers in the United States are likely to leave their current jobs within the next year.
The Everee survey of 312 healthcare employees revealed that 47% are considering temporary nursing assignments or per-diem work in pursuit of higher wages and quicker payment options.
Sixty-six percent of respondents said they live paycheck to paycheck. Moreover, 67% have mulled over supplementary temporary gigs in addition to their normal jobs to access faster cash flow.
However, only 41% have previously held temporary roles, indicating unfamiliarity with staffing agencies.
Brett Barlow, CEO of Everee, felt the urgency to address the needs of healthcare workers.
“As we’ve seen in other industries, longer pay cycles are failing these workers. Organizations can better compete for talent during a tough market and job shortage by not only offering higher wages but also having options for faster pay.”
According to the poll, 80% of medical personnel strongly favor getting paid quicker than biweekly schedules. Furthermore, 68% would opt for one position over another if it meant getting compensated instantly after finishing a hospital shift.
Other key findings include:
- 72% of healthcare workers feel underpaid.
- 42% are affected by staffing shortages.
- 21% report decreased job satisfaction over the past year.
Barlow further noted, “This study points to a feeling of being undervalued, which is especially troubling as many healthcare workers have faced the relentless demands of the pandemic, working long hours, and coping with understaffing.”
The Everee survey comes after the healthcare sector, particularly the nurse practitioner position, reigned in the U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Jobs rankings.
The results of the Everee survey echo the findings of a Payscale survey that American health workers eye exit within six months due to pay inequity and stressful work conditions, among others.
Previously, global management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) revealed that 28% of workers in the U.S., Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, and India plan to leave their current job within a year.
