What do care workers need to continue working with joy and commitment? That question is more relevant than ever, now that healthcare is under pressure and turnover is rising. The good news: we know better and better what makes employees happy - and how to manage that as an organization.
2DAYSMOOD studied the work experience of more than 4,500 healthcare professionals. What emerged? The main drivers of employee happiness are surprisingly consistent:
1. Relationship with colleagues
Good cooperation, mutual support and a safe atmosphere are the foundation. Without that foundation, teams become fragmented and employees become isolated.
2. Appreciation
Caregivers want to be seen, both as people and as professionals. Appreciation does not always have to be in salary (although that remains important), but in attention, recognition and room for development.
3. Work-lifebalance
A balance between workload and recovery time is crucial. Too much overtime, irregular shifts and structural stress lead to dropouts and departures.
And the areas for improvement? Employees cite:
1. Salary and remuneration2. Training opportunities
3. Internal communication
As an organization, what can you do with these insights? Simple: ask your own employees. By regularly measuring their perceptions with short pulse measurements, you quickly gain insight into what works - and what could be improved. This allows you to focus on what matters.
Healthcare employees are the engine of your organization. By actively listening and improving, you not only increase their job satisfaction, but also their loyalty. And that is reflected in lower outflow, better care and a strong employer image.
