Majority of U.S. Gen Z Healthcare Workers Plan to Seek New Jobs in the Next Year
A survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Strategic Education and Workforce Edge reveals that about 70% of Generation Z healthcare workers in the United States plan to explore new job opportunities within the next year, despite expressing a desire for long-term stability with one employer. The findings highlight growing retention challenges in an industry already facing a projected shortage of nearly 500,000 workers by 2038 due to aging and rising demand. The survey also found that career advancement is a key driver behind the turnover intentions among younger healthcare professionals. Nearly half of employers cited lack of growth or training as the top reason for employee departures, while only about one in four employees trusted their employer to invest in their future. Employers are also reevaluating the role of AI skills in workforce planning, with 79% now considering them critical—down from 89% a year ago.
Topics: career advancement Gen Z employment trends healthcare workforce retention