The following are the top 10 drivers of attraction for healthcare workers in the U.S., according to Towers Watson's 2010 Global Workforce Survey.
1. Competitive base pay
2. Vacation/paid time off
3. Career advancement opportunities
4. Competitive healthcare benefits
5. Convenient work location
6. Flexible schedule
7. Learning and development opportunities
8. Challenging work
9. Competitive benefits
10. Competitive retirement benefits
"What does stand out is the far greater focus healthcare workers have on career advancement — arguably at the expense of other elements that would offer them greater security and ability to balance their work and personal lives more easily," a Towers Watson whitepaper said.
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