A model for reducing health care employee turnover

Area of Science:

• Organizational Psychology
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Employee turnover is a significant challenge in healthcare, impacting costs and quality of care.
• Numerous strategies exist to retain employees, but a comprehensive model is needed to understand retention drivers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a model explaining employee decisions to stay or leave their jobs.
• To provide managers with tools to reduce turnover and identify employee value drivers.
• To identify key factors for retaining professional employees in healthcare units.

Main Methods:

• The study developed a model to analyze employee retention factors.
• The model identifies key elements that create barriers to exit.
• Analysis focuses on understanding what employees value in their work environment.

Main Results:

• The model identifies critical factors influencing employee retention.
• Management can utilize these factors to reduce professional employee turnover.
• Understanding employee values is crucial for effective retention strategies.

Conclusions:

• Implementing the model can help healthcare organizations reduce employee turnover.
• Strategies that reward loyalty and build exit barriers are recommended.
• The findings offer practical tools for managers to improve employee retention.