Workforce

Our research and commentary on NHS staffing seeks to understand and explain the the wide range of factors affecting the workforce across specialties and staff groups, and to provide ways forward for dealing with the crisis in recruitment and retention – arguably the biggest issue currently affecting our health system.

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Shifting attitudes and expectations over work

People have different needs at different stages of their career, expectations change over time, and generational differences alter prevailing narratives and motivations around work. This session explores the impact these issues have on recruitment and retention, and how the workplace needs to adapt to make a health care career more attractive and keep staff in the service for longer.

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