Halfway through 2015, healthcare workers are more confident with the industry and the economy in general, according to a new report by healthcare staffing firm Randstad Healthcare.
According to the report, overall confidence hit an index score of 64.8, up 9.2 points at the 2015 midpoint compared to where it stood at the end of 2014.
The report, which surveyed 243 healthcare employees, found 29 percent of healthcare workers think the economy is strong, though 66 percent said they were confident they could find a new job if needed. Only 32 said they intend to hunt for a new job in the current year.
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"The fact that healthcare workers indicated the highest confidence levels we've ever recorded is a sign the job market for these professionals is providing more opportunities, and the sector is experiencing the rapid growth many economists expected," said Abigail Tremble, president of Randstad Healthcare, in a statement. "We entered 2015 with historically lower-than-average unemployment rates for many healthcare occupations, so it's no surprise we have already seen increased hiring activity for many key positions."
Confidence in the healthcare sector isn't off-base, either. The industry has added an average of 38,000 jobs a month, according to the latest report by the U.S Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Workers are also confident in their job security, since 76 percent told Randstad that they do not believe they will lose their job in the next 12 months.
They're also bullish on their employers. The report found 64 percent are confident in the future of the healthcare business they work for.
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