BOSTON, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Randstad
Healthcare Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall
confidence among U.S. healthcare workers, was 58.4 in the first
quarter of 2012, according to a recent online survey conducted by
Harris Interactive on behalf of Randstad Healthcare. The newly
launched survey of 4,341 U.S. adults, among which 252 are employed
in the healthcare industry, indicates positive confidence levels
(above 50), particularly when it comes to optimism in workers'
ability to find new jobs and in the future of their current
employers.
Q1, 2012 Survey Highlights:
Half of Workers Say Economy is Staying the Same
- Forty-nine percent of healthcare workers believe the strength
of the economy is staying the same; 24 percent say it is getting
stronger; 27 percent indicate that the economy is weakening.
Nearly Half of Healthcare Workers Believe Fewer Jobs Are
Available
- Eighteen percent of survey respondents report that more jobs
are available. At the same time, nearly half (47 percent) of
healthcare workers believe there are fewer opportunities
available.
Majority of Workers Confident in their Employability
- When asked how optimistic they are in their ability to find
employment, 58 percent of healthcare workers indicate that they are
confident they could find a job.
Majority of Healthcare Workers Feel Confident in their
Employers' Future
- Sixty-six percent of healthcare workers feel confident in the
financial health of their company.
Healthcare Workers Feel Secure in their Current
Positions
- An overwhelming 80 percent of employees feel it is unlikely
they will lose their job (versus only eight percent whom believe
this is likely).
Nearly One-Third of Healthcare Workers Likely to Job Search
- Thirty-one percent of healthcare workers are likely to look for
a new job in the next 12 months.
"It is certainly no secret that healthcare is a bright spot in
the economy. Driven by several market dynamics, including an aging
population, healthcare reform, and the increased emphasis on
quality and patient satisfaction, the industry will continue to
grow as healthcare providers evolve to meet the needs of an
ever-changing industry," said Steve
McMahan, executive vice president of Randstad US,
Professionals. "In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment among healthcare occupations is expected to
increase by 29 percent—resulting in a projected 3.5 million new
jobs by 2020. Based on the increasing need for healthcare services,
we believe the sense of personal confidence seen in our latest
employment report will only increase as highly-skilled talent
continues to drive their own careers within this high-growth
trajectory field."
Survey Background
Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive on
behalf of Randstad Healthcare from January
9-11 & February 15-17
& March 13-15, 2012, among 4,341
adults ages 18 and older of which 252 are employed in healthcare,
which included physicians, healthcare administrators, as well as
other healthcare professionals. This online survey is not based on
a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical
sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology,
including weighting variables, please contact
lesly.cardec@randstadusa.com.
About Randstad Healthcare
Randstad Healthcare, one of the largest healthcare staffing
firms in the U.S., was formed in 2012 when two leading healthcare
providers, Clinical One and Locum Medical Group, came together to
form a market leading, all-inclusive healthcare staffing partner.
Together, Randstad Healthcare has been matching healthcare
professionals with career opportunities at America's top healthcare
facilities for over 25 years. From large hospital systems to rural
medical centers, physician groups, insurance companies, clinics,
and Fortune 500 companies, Randstad Healthcare offers full-service
staffing capabilities, including physicians, nurses, advanced
practice, case management, allied health, and vendor managed
services.
For more information, please visit
www.randstadhealthcare.com.
About Randstad
Randstad is a $22.5 billion global
provider of HR services and the second largest staffing
organization in the world. From temporary staffing to permanent
placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR
Solutions, Randstad holds top positions around the world and has
approximately 28,700 corporate employees working from its nearly
4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries. Founded in
1960 and headquartered in Diemen, the
Netherlands, Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE
Euronext Amsterdam.
SOURCE Randstad