ResourceClinical Diagnostics
Forging a path to workplace wellness in the diagnostic lab
17 Dec 2024Diagnostic laboratories face a critical shortage of skilled workers, with academic programs producing less than 42% of the needed workforce. Compensation, turnover, and workplace stress exacerbate this issue. QuidelOrtho's 2023 survey highlights the need for improved communication and team management to address job dissatisfaction and attrition. This white paper offers insights into the drivers of
dissatisfaction, turnover and workplace pressures within the diagnostic laboratory field. It also identifies key issues and provides a framework to address workplace challenges by creating an understanding of the differing views, perceptions and priorities across lab staff and management.