Recruitment and retention of qualified security personnel is shaped by intense job demands, erratic labor market forces, lack of professional respect and low compensation levels, according to an article on the Campus Safety website.
To deal with staff retention issues, healthcare facilities must redefine their culture, rethink recruiting strategies and redesign their brand, according to the article.
Establishing a career path and offering continued development is important, as is giving employees autonomy and ownership.
For example, a tuition reimbursement program, which encourages employees to seek out professional credentials, take individual certification courses and consider higher education opportunities that would lead to a certificate or degree.
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