Health staff surveys reveals problems with workloads and pressure

Netherlands

(November 2016) The FNV union's welfare and care section has published survey evidence showing the extent to which hospital workers are under pressure from high workloads, staff shortages and higher demands in terms of the quality and complexity of care. The survey found that nearly one in two workers are considering finding a job ouside the sector, with workload, pay and work-life balance among the main reasons for dissatisfaction. The FNV will be preparing it collective demands for the sector and will be fousing on workloads and how to increase staff recruitment into the sector, especially among younger workers.

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