Factors that affect job satisfaction and intention to leave of allied health professionals in a metropolitan hospital.

Conclusion In relation to Herzberg's job satisfaction theory, both intrinsic and extrinsic work factors have been shown to have a significant correlation with intention to leave in this study group. This information can assist workforce planners to implement strategies to improve retention levels of allied health professionals in the work place. What is known about the topic? Job satisfaction is a significant predictor of retention in the workplace for allied health professionals in rural and remote areas; however, limited research has reviewed predictors of job satisfaction of allied health professionals in metropolitan hospitals. What does this paper add? This paper provides evidence that job satisfaction factors are important predictors of intention to leave for allied health in metropolitan hospitals, and that both intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction factors have a significant correlation with intention to leave. What are the implications for practice? Those involved in workforce management of allied health professionals can implement strategies to improve job satisfaction and assist with retention of the allied health workforce. PMID: 25844982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian Health Review - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Tags: Aust Health Rev Source Type: research