Navigating the Healthcare Workforce Crisis
An Organization’s Survival Guide
The healthcare labor crisis is at a tipping point. Hospitals and health systems are struggling to recruit and retain staff. Leaders must act now to ensure their teams are equipped to meet growing patient needs.
This workforce shortage is not a cyclical issue that will resolve on its own.
Demand for care is climbing rapidly as the population ages, despite the supply of workers failing to keep pace. Healthcare sits in the eye of the labor shortage storm—meaning workforce planning must be a mission-critical component of operational and financial continuity. In this report, we explore how this crisis formed, what it means for healthcare organizations, and importantly, what actionable steps leaders must take now to ensure their hospitals and healthcare systems have the staff needed to survive and succeed.
Healthcare organizations are already feeling the impacts of growing talent shortages:
of CEOs say talent shortages and skills gaps are their number one challenge
72%
of nurses were extremely likely to change jobs in the next year due to stress
35%
of the population will be over the age of 65 by 2030, equating to 72 million people, leading to a surge in hospital visits and a need for more staff
21%
Learn more about the growing healthcare crisis.
Access the E-BookC-suite leadership must prioritize workforce investment. Every effort to train new nurses, retain experienced staff, and optimize workflows secures your organization’s future.
Healthcare is powered by people, and investing in your workforce today ensures your ability to care for patients tomorrow.
