Influence of working conditions on satisfaction and loyalty of Quebec agency nurses/Le role des conditions de travail dans la satisfaction et la loyaute des infirmieres d'agence au Quebec/El rol de las condiciones de trabajo en la satisfaccion y la lealtad de las enfermeras de agencia en Quebec

In recent years, the attractiveness of temporary placement agencies for nurses has grown significantly. In a labour scarcity context, it is worth exploring the motivations that encourage nurses to choose temporary work and remain loyal to their agency. Building on the classification of Tan and Tan (...

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Published in:Relations industrielles (Québec, Québec) Québec), 2012-06, Vol.67 (3), p.477
Main Authors: Tremblay, Michel, Chenevert, Denis, Hebert, Audrey
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Employment
Influence
Job satisfaction
Nurses
Temporary employment
Work environment
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Summary:In recent years, the attractiveness of temporary placement agencies for nurses has grown significantly. In a labour scarcity context, it is worth exploring the motivations that encourage nurses to choose temporary work and remain loyal to their agency. Building on the classification of Tan and Tan (2002), four sources of motivation were explored: individual or family incentives, economic incentives, professional motivations and personal preferences. Regarding family motivations, this study was mainly interested in the role of flexible working conditions offered by placement agencies. Concerning economic motivations, we examined the influence of pay conditions. Our investigation of professional motivations centered on agency nurses' opportunities for skills development. Finally, the role of personal preferences was explored via workload.
ISSN:0034-379X