Healthcare Excellence Canada: Six strategies for strengthening the workforce

Summary

This one-page guide outlines six ways health systems in Canada can improve to better support and retain the health workforce. Based on evidence and feedback from health leaders nationwide, it describes six strategies that can help make health systems more supportive and sustainable for those who work in them:

1. Fostering physically safe work environments. 
2. Enhancing sustainable staffing. 
3. Building flexible work structures. 
4. Provide equitable and appropriate compensation. 
5. Ensuring supportive and inclusive workplaces. 
6. Supporting career advancement. 

Although produced by Healthcare Excellence Canada, it is relevant to health systems globally.