Why do health and human service workers accept a position with a new organization? And why do they stay? Those questions were the focus of a new national survey—Addressing Today’s Healthcare Workforce Challenges: Results From A National Study.

Not surprisingly, compensation was in the “top three” most influential factors when deciding to accept a job. Some of the specific compensation elements that potential team members consider include annual salary increases (61%), paid time-off benefits (60%), paid health insurance (66%), starting salary (59%), bonus pay opportunities (49%), overtime pay opportunities (56%), retirement matching (51%), and signing bonuses (34%). The other non-compensation factors that attract new team members include a positive organizational culture (47%), employer stability and reputation (39%),…