9 benefits health systems offer to attract, retain workers

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a labor shortage at health systems, and they’re prioritizing benefits to attract and retain talent, according to a recent survey from Aon, a global professional services firm. 

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Aon’s 2021 survey, released Aug. 30, covers the U.S. and provides findings for 150 health systems, representing more than 1,150 hospitals and more than 2.4 million employees.

The following is a breakdown of the benefits health systems said they’re offering employees.

  • Tuition reimbursement programs: 94 percent
  • Flexible work options: 69 percent, with an additional 30 percent considering adding this option
  • Cash-out vacation policies: 66 percent 
  • Adoption benefits: 45 percent
  • Gender-affirming surgery: 36 percent 
  • On-site daycare: 33 percent 
  • Student loan repayment plans: 32 percent, with an additional 40 percent considering this option
  • Back-up childcare: 31 percent 
  • Back-up elder care: 23 percent 

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