Employee Turnover and Retention Rates for Caregiving Industry
In the midst of a global staffing crisis, many industries are struggling with poor retention rates and high employee turnover. However, in some fields, such as the caregiving industry, a lack of staff could have catastrophic consequences. After all, the shortages mean that there simply aren’t enough staff on hand to provide each resident with the care they need and deserve. In some cases, this means that some of their most basic needs are neglected. The remaining staff are also more prone to stress and burnout as they attempt to pick up the bulk of work. As a result, it’s clear that interventions must be put in place to ensure that care standards do not slip. Why is there a staffing crisis in the caregiving industry? An Aging Population. Issues with retention and turnover in the caregiving industry are not only a problem in Canada – but across the globe. This can largely be attributed to the fact, “ every country in the world is experiencing growth in...