Satisfied Workers, Retained Workers: Effects of Work and Work Environment on Homecare Workers’ Job Satisfaction, Stress, Physical Health, and Retention


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Zeytinoglu IU, Denton M

Publisher:

Canadian Health Services Research Foundation

Series/Journal Title:

SEDAP Research Paper

Volume:

166

Pages:

36

Description:

The goal of this project was to assist health system managers and policy makers develop policies and strategies to recruit and retain human resources in the homecare sector and have a satisfied, healthy workforce. Researchers worked in partnership with the agencies and the unions representing workers in the agencies to examine the effects of work and work environments on homecare workers’ emotional, mental, and physical health and intention to leave their workplaces. [executive summary]

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Geographic Focus

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