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1 in 4 healthcare workers considering industry exit: Indeed

11/13/2025|Source Author|

In 2025, 2 in 5 healthcare workers report feeling their role is unsustainable, and 1 in 4 are considering leaving the industry entirely, according to Indeed’s “Pulse of Healthcare 2025” report.

Indeed surveyed 924 U.S. healthcare workers ages 18-65 between July 23 and Aug. 6. Roles included 197 prescribing providers — physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants — 75 registered nurses and 74 dental hygienists. Other roles included therapists, dentists, imaging technologists and mental health practitioners.

Here are nine things to know from the report:

Burnout and ineffective initiatives

1. Half of healthcare workers feel exhausted in their current role, and 2 in 3 are unsatisfied in it. Additionally, 36% feel negative toward their job and 33% feel detached from it.

2. While employees acknowledged that their organizations have initiatives to improve working conditions, some said they do not have the bandwidth to participate. Eighty percent said existing well-being solutions at their organizations are ineffective.

3. Staffing constraints were the top reason well-being solutions were ineffective, with 50% of respondents agreeing. Other common reasons included:

  • The root causes of burnout are not being addressed (42%)
  • Initiatives seem performative, not meaningful (41%)
  • Limited availability for all roles (35%)
  • Programs are not tailored to the work environment (35%)

Sources of job satisfaction

4. The top sources of job satisfaction were:

  • Relationships with patients (50%)
  • Consistent and predictable work hours (41%)
  • Relationships with co-workers and managers (39%)
  • Ability to take time off (36%)
  • Flexibility and control over schedule (33%)

5. The most likely reasons for job dissatisfaction were:

  • Pay (40%)
  • Staffing levels (36%)
  • Career advancement opportunities (33%)
  • Benefits (31%)
  • Employer’s commitment to employee well-being (27%)

6. The top factors contributing to long-term job sustainability were competitive pay (67%), manageable workload (55%), manageable stress levels (48%) and appropriate staffing levels (42%).

7. Healthcare workers said implementing one of the following initiatives would improve working conditions:

  • Act on employee feedback, not just collect it (71%)
  • Reduce task overload with staffing and technology (67%)
  • Reward performance with monetary incentives (67%)
  • Offer mental health days separate from other paid time off (66%)
  • No nonemergency contact on off days (64%)
  • Ensure safe patient-to-provider ratios (61%)

What leaders can do

8. More than 80% of respondents said regular check-ins with leaders affect their well-being. 

9. The most effective leadership efforts to improve working conditions included accountability to create supportive environments (59%), education on how to respond to burnout and other conflict (54%), and internal promotion to ensure leaders understand front-line challenges (52%).

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