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Harshitha Ramanan1, Ariel Shensa1, Valerie Guth1
1Department of Health, Exercise & Applied Science, John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Objective:
There is an anticipated surge in demand for nursing home staff associated with the doubling of Americans aged 65 and older by 2060. Nursing homes face alarming turnover rates, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explores the attitudes and preferences of nursing home staff toward non-monetary perks to better understand perks' impact on employee retention.
Methods:
This cross-sectional survey study, conducted in a 115-bed nursing home in Pittsburgh area, assessed employee preferences toward non-monetary workplace incentives. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze multiple choice questions and thematic analysis was used to assess open-ended questions.
Results:
A total of 59 employees completed the survey. Participants indicated preferences for perks with monetary benefit, such as extra PTO for good work, gift cards, and classes. Thematic analysis revealed preferences for incentives such as equitable treatment.
Discussion:
These preliminary findings offer insights on increasing nursing home employee retention using non-monetary incentives.
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