UrbanBound Blog Building a Strong Foundation: 5 Retention Strategies for Healthcare Professionals Post-Relocation

So, you recruited a very promising healthcare professional…way to go! You ensured they had a successful relocation…kudos!  Now, the question is: how do you keep them? It’s a serious question. After all, the average hospital experienced 106% turnover in the last five years, according to one recent study, with 30% of new hires leaving within their first year. The reality is: the shorter an employee’s tenure, the more likely they are to leave. And newly relocated employees—who must not only adapt to a new job, but a new city, lifestyle and culture—are particularly vulnerable.  But while post-relocation turnover is a real thing, it isn’t inevitable. There are proactive steps that healthcare employers can take to prevent it—and here’s our top five.