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| The Monthly Pulse |
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| Why Physicians Aren't Changing Jobs
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| The Story |
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| Recently, physicians haven’t been considering new job opportunities as readily as in the past. For already practicing physicians, factors such as being settled in and favorable compensation may keep them from looking to move on. Newly graduated physicians are more likely to consider factors such as the current instability of the housing market and the political climates of the locations in which they are applying for jobs. |
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| What You Should Know |
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| While many factors that deter physicians from switching jobs may be beyond your control, there are still tactics you can use to attract talent. For example, newly graduated residents are most likely to consider facilities that offer student loan forgiveness. Emphasizing your healthcare system’s perks, such as local affordable housing, market share, and other key features could help in your recruitment efforts.
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| Millennial Physicians Are Setting Healthier Standards for Work-Life Balance |
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| The Story |
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| Recent research indicates millennial physicians are prioritizing work/life balance, and are less likely to accommodate punishing schedules. Oftentimes, misconceptions circulate about the generation being less driven, but findings suggest that they’re just more inclined to embrace better time management strategies, and to balance their career responsibilities with family and personal lives.
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| What You Should Know |
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| Millennials’ preference for flexibility makes sense, since increased symptoms of burnout are associated with more working hours. For this reason, many are seeking roles that offer shift work, which allow for more clearly defined lines between work and family time. With that in mind, a flexible work schedule isn’t the only factor physicians need for a healthy work/life balance. More restorative downtime, the ability to derive meaning from their work, and having a safety net such as onsite childcare if primary childcare falls through could also help physicians feel more balanced.
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| Physician lounges are dying: How hospitals now foster connection |
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| The Story |
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| Physician lounges were already becoming obsolete prior to the pandemic, but now they’re more desolate than ever. Yet, physicians who don’t interact with their colleagues may be more likely to experience exhaustion and disengagement. As a result, hospitals are coming up with other ways to encourage connection. |
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| What You Should Know |
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| With telehealth becoming more prevalent and communal spaces becoming increasingly limited, modern healthcare can be isolating for providers. Facilities like the Mayo Clinic are implementing strategies such as small group discussions with free meals, while other healthcare systems are using team lunches, outdoor exercises, and even art classes to foster workplace connection. These tactics could help to mitigate the risk of burnout and cultivate a more engaged workforce.
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| Leadership Reflections |
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Trust
I have always appreciated the wisdom in the saying, “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.” Certainly being reliable and dependable builds a solid level of trust over time, and I know through personal experience how quickly it can be broken. Recently I’ve been wondering whether trust always takes years to build and forever to repair, and whether practicing these characteristics could help:
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- Credibility - gaining the knowledge and skills needed to become an expert in your role
- Intimacy - deeply understanding and respecting others and providing a safe space for sharing
- Integrity - doing what is right, even when it’s difficult
- Other-orientation - focusing on the needs of others over self-interest
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| I’m starting to consider whether trust gained and lost is less about time and more about quality. There will certainly be times when we make mistakes and break trust. Rather than taking years to build and forever to repair, perhaps consistently demonstrating the traits above can help build a reservoir of quality trust that will allow us to repair trust more quickly when broken. I’d love to hear your experiences with building, breaking and/or repairing trust! |
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| PracticeMatch Annual Recruitment Conference |
| Sun., Sept. 18 - Tues., Sept. 20 |
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| CREF 2022 41st Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium |
| Wed., Oct. 19 - Sat., Oct. 22 |
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