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Job satisfaction among a multigenerational nursing workforce.

Barbara Wilson¹, Mae Squires, Kimberley Widger

¹Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada. barbara.wilson@utoronto.ca

Journal of Nursing Management

|September 24, 2008

Summary

Baby Boomer nurses report higher job satisfaction than Generation X and Y nurses. Strategies focusing on empowerment, scheduling flexibility, and career development are crucial for improving satisfaction among younger nurses.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Organizational Psychology
Human Resources

Background:

The global nursing shortage necessitates effective retention strategies.
Job satisfaction is a key predictor of nurse retention and may vary by generation.
Understanding generational differences in job satisfaction can inform targeted retention approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate and compare job satisfaction levels across different nursing generations.
To identify specific components of job satisfaction that differ between Baby Boomers, Generation X, and Generation Y nurses.

Main Methods:

Data from the Ontario Nurse Survey (n=6541 Registered Nurses) were analyzed.
Participants were classified into Baby Boomer, Generation X, or Generation Y cohorts based on birth year.
Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to compare satisfaction levels across generations.

Main Results:

Baby Boomer nurses reported significantly higher overall job satisfaction compared to Generation X and Y nurses.
Generational differences were also observed in five specific components of job satisfaction.
Younger generations (X and Y) exhibited lower satisfaction across several key areas.

Conclusions:

Improving job satisfaction for younger generations of nurses is essential for retention.
Implementing shared governance models and nurse-led councils can enhance job satisfaction.
Flexible scheduling, job-sharing, and robust career development support are recommended strategies to boost satisfaction among Gen X and Y nurses.