1 In 5 Gen Z Healthcare Workers Are Considering Leaving The Industry
Forbes December 6, 2024
Reports indicate that over 20% of Gen Z healthcare workers are contemplating leaving the industry, raising concerns about the sustainability of a workforce already under strain. Soliant Health’s 2024 Healthcare Employment Trends Report cites workplace culture issues and limited advancement opportunities as primary concerns. The drain of talent from the healthcare industry is expected to result in a shortage of over 100,000 critical workers nationwide by 2028, according to a report by Mercer. Meanwhile, Forbes reports that employers in multiple industries have been quick to fire Gen Z employees en masse, citing performance and professionalism concerns.
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