Effective Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover in Healthcare Institutions: A Comprehensive Approach to Enhancing Employee Satisfaction and Work Environment
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The need to manage employee turnover in the healthcare industry is urgent, according to recent data. The World Health Organization (2023) projects that by 2030, there would be a shortfall of 10 million healthcare workers worldwide, with significant rates of burnout and resignation following COVID-19. In 2022, the average annual hospital turnover rate in the United States was 22.7%, while the turnover rate for registered nurses was 27.1% (NSI Nursing Solutions, 2023). A 2022 study in China found an average nurse turnover rate of 15% across tertiary hospitals, while the NHS in the United Kingdom reported an 18% turnover rate, particularly among early-career personnel (Zhao et al., 2022; NHS Digital, 2023). These trends mirror a global pattern of talent insecurity, which jeopardizes patient outcomes and raises operational costs. This research presents a complete model of employee retention using a mixed-methods approach that includes case studies, theoretical integration, and policy analysis. It provides a strategic roadmap for healthcare administrators and policymakers by connecting scientific findings to real-world implementations across diverse healthcare systems. The study closes with an integrated research design and a conceptual framework to inform future research and practice.
Authors: Han Lihua, Mohd Anuar Bin Arshad, Yan Xueying
Institutions: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kunming Children's Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Research and Theory
Field: Nursing
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4417452129
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