Increased schedule flexibility remains one of the most effective strategies for staff retention, a recent Becker's poll found.
The poll, posted on LinkedIn in mid-June, asked participants to vote on which of three options would have the greatest effect on staff retention at their organization. Becker's has no insights into respondents' organizations or roles.
Of 832 votes received, 62% of respondents said increased schedule flexibility, 29% said hiring more staff, 4% said wellness initiatives and 6% said other.
"Increased schedule flexibility isn't just a perk; it's a lifeline for maintaining a sustainable workforce," Jeena Stanford, RN, commented on the poll.
In the comments, respondents described other effective strategies for retention, including support from leadership and team members and higher wages.
Recently, Becker's covered the growing trend of nurse flexibility among systems, including answering the question of how leaders determine what is too much flexibility. Read more here.