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NEW HIRES INTERACTION Nurse and PA Recruitment and Retention Annual Report FY25 36

THE POWER OF NURSING LEADERSHIP ENGAGEMENT IN NEW HIRE RETENTION

Data consistently demonstrates that direct interaction between managers and new nurses is vital to new hire
satisfaction at UM-Health. Ongoing feedback from unit leadership during orientation—through both written and
verbal communication—has proven critical to the successful integration of new team members.
In FY2025, a high percentage of new hires reported having “a sit down with a manager or supervisor” and
receiving regular feedback throughout orientation. Additionally, there was a notable reduction in new hires
stating they had no leadership interaction, signifying a meaningful increase in Nursing Leadership engagement.

These early and frequent touchpoints with new hires are positively correlated with improved retention rates,
reinforcing the importance of leadership involvement in the onboarding process.

DESCRIBE YOUR INTERACTION, DURING ORIENTATION, WITH YOUR CLINICAL NURSING DIRECTOR OR NURSE SUPERVISOR:

I had a "sitdown" with the manager or supervisor re: my orientation progress 58.6%

I have had a "casual" discussion with the manager or supervisor re: my orientation progress. 37.9%

I have not had any interactions with the manager or supervisor during my first 45 days. 3.4%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

ARE YOU RECEIVING REGULAR FEEDBACK REGARDING YOUR ORIENTATION PROGRESS?

Neither
3.4%

Verbal
44.8%

Both
48.3%

Written
3.4% Source: New Hire Nurse Survey FY25 n=147