The big picture: New research indicates that apparent stability in the healthcare workforce may be concealing a growing retention crisis, driven by factors like delayed disengagement and schedule strain. This suggests underlying issues are not immediately visible through surface-level metrics.

Why it matters: For staffing firms and HR leaders, this hidden crisis signals future talent shortages and increased recruitment costs, impacting operational efficiency and long-term workforce planning in a critical sector.

Between the lines:

• The 2026 Healthcare Retention Report Supplement highlights