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title: four shifts are reshaping healthcare expectations.
description: Discover the four shifts reshaping healthcare talent expectations and learn what drives retention, engagement, and workforce planning in 2026.
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## 2026 Healthcare Talent Pulse.

As workforce priorities evolve, 63% of healthcare talent identify work-life balance as a key employer attribute.

The 2026 Healthcare Talent Pulse report explores four workforce shifts identified in Randstad employer brand research 2026. For healthcare leaders moving beyond reactive retention tactics and towards workforce planning built around employee expectations, discover:

- Why employees prioritise well-being and sustainable workloads
- See how security continues to influence retention decisions
- Understand the demand for career development opportunities
- Explore the role of recognition and meaningful work

Don't leave workforce planning disconnected from employee expectations. Download the report and build a stronger retention strategy.

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