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Why are nurses quitting their jobs for temp agencies?
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19 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Guest: Armine Yalnizyan, Economist & Atkinson Fellow Throughout the pandemic, nurses worked long hours with fewer resources and made major sacrifices to keep us safe. For some, perks that made the job appealing like stable income and a pension are wearing off as other issues remain unaddressed. This includes Ontario’s Bill 124, wage cap legislation as the cost of living and inflation continues to rise. As burnt out and exhausted nurses are leaving the profession in large numbers, a growing number of nurses have found an alternative where they can set their own hours and choose the jobs they want, all while earning more money. It’s called agency nursing and it’s skyrocketing across the country. Canadian economist Armine Yalnizyan talks about this new trend and what it could mean for the future of health care. This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Alexis Green and Matthew Hearn
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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