Health care workers remain burnt out, consider leaving profession

A new Harris Poll survey finds that five years after COVID-19, U.S. health care workers remain highly burnt out, with many planning to leave their roles. This comes just as the nation faces a projected shortage of nearly 700,000 critical health care workers by 2037. About 84% of health care employees feel undervalued, and 55% plan to explore new job opportunities within the next year, according to the survey

The survey highlights that opportunities for education and career advancement could improve retention. Specifically, 63% of health care workers say tuition support would make them more likely to stay, and 61% of Gen Z employees cite education benefits as a key factor for remaining in their roles. Employers acknowledge that lack of advancement opportunities drives turnover but only about half offer tuition assistance.

AI is also reshaping workforce needs: 43% of health care employees expect AI to be the most important skill in the next five years, while 42% fear it could replace parts of their jobs. Employers prioritize AI training but face challenges providing it effectively.

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