Recruitment and retention of healthcare workers requires supportive and safe workplace environments
Commentary on: Alkan, E., Cushen-Brewster, N. & Anyanwu, P. Organisational factors associated with healthcare workforce development, recruitment, and retention in the United Kingdom: a systematic review. BMC Nursing 23, 604 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-02216-0 ### Implications for practice and research The healthcare workforce in the UK comprises over 1.6 million workers and has grown by approximately 12% since 2020.1 Despite this growth, shortages still exist: for example, the National Health Service in England is predicted to have a potential workforce shortfall of over 260 000 by 2036/2037.1 To address this, it is important to better understand the factors that promote healthcare workforce recruitment and retention. Alkan et al undertook a systematic review of UK healthcare workforce recruitment and retention …