| AN ARTICLE A DAY, PICKED BY OUR EDITORS | | | Few if any professions are immune to the great attrition—and nursing is no exception. Upward of 30 percent of nurses in a McKinsey survey fielded in November and December 2021 said they were looking to leave their jobs, whether because of compensation, a perceived lack of support and recognition at work, or other factors. And that could have broad effects amid the ongoing pandemic. The latest episode of The McKinsey Podcast looks closer to unpack the dynamics. In the words of registered nurse and senior partner Gretchen Berlin, “The level of stress that individuals are dealing with is going to have massive implications on everyone’s well-being, which then will put more strain back on the healthcare system.” Don't miss the conversation, which also features a segment on being transgender at work. | | — Torea Frey, managing editor, Seattle | | | A recent McKinsey survey found that more than 30 percent of nurses are thinking of leaving direct patient care. What can be done to inspire them to stay? | | | Subscribe to McKinsey’s new Daily Read newsletter to get our editors’ pick of one must-read article each weekday—and why it shouldn’t be missed. | | | Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. | | | This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. | | You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. | | | | Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007 | | |