OPTIMIZING STAFF RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION IN CARE HOMES: WHAT WORKS? THE REACH REALIST REVIEW
2024

Optimizing Staff Recruitment and Retention in Care Homes

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Author Information

Author(s): Devi Reena, Haunch Kirsty, Spilsbury Karen, Dalkin Sonia, Bate Angela, Jones Liz, Goodman Claire, King Natalie

Primary Institution: University of Leeds

Hypothesis

What strategies can effectively attract, recruit, and retain staff in care homes?

Conclusion

The study identifies effective strategies for attracting, recruiting, and retaining staff in care homes, emphasizing the importance of interaction between these strategies.

Supporting Evidence

  • Effective job interviews help attract and recruit staff.
  • Opportunities for career development are important for retention.
  • Rewards and recognition contribute to staff satisfaction.
  • Flexible working options can improve staff retention.
  • Caring conversations empower staff and enhance their experience.

Takeaway

To keep staff happy and working in care homes, it's important to have good job interviews, chances to grow in their careers, and to make them feel valued.

Methodology

A realist synthesis approach was used to review international academic and grey literature along with contributions from sector stakeholders.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1949

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