Randstad Care

According to research carried out by recruiter Randstad Care, only half of nurses are happy with their work-life balance, compared to 59% of British workers. Heavy workloads and varying shift patterns causing discontent with work-life balance.

Nurses are among the happiest in the UK when it comes to their career progression, according to research by specialist recruiter Randstad Care

Nurses have seen their commutes lengthen by 3 miles over the last five years. Nursing staff now spend an average of 47 minutes a day traveling to and from work, up from 42 minutes in 2008.

Analysis by Randstad Care reveals impending staff shortages in this important sector.