Abstract
The aim of this research was to explore the relationship between the push, pull, anti-push, and anti-pull factors vs. early retirement intention among Saudi medical staff, and to investigate whether there are gender differences in the early retirement intention. To this end, we designed a correlational and cross-sectional study, for which data were collected through an online survey. A total of 680 responses were gathered, of which 221 valid responses constituted the final sample for the analysis. Logistics regression was used to test the hypotheses of the study. The results showed that approximately 58% of the respondents indicated early retirement intention. The significant factors in predicting this intention were the pull, anti-push, and anti-pull factors, whereas the push factors were found to be insignificant. Moreover, female medical staff tend to retire earlier than males. Strategies recommended to delay retirement are providing flexible work hours, working shorter shifts or on a part-time basis, offering programs for professional development, and according more recognition.
Highlights
Unlike many developed countries that face the issue of an aging population, which threatens the labor market and influences the ability to maintain an affordable social security system (Blakeley and Ribeiro, 2008; Sejbaek et al, 2013; Duffield et al, 2015; Fouquereau et al, 2018; Wargo-Sugleris et al, 2018; Hewko et al, 2019), the problem faced by Saudi Arabia is an instability of medical manpower
Question 2 referred to the significant factors that predict the intention of the Saudi senior medical staff to retire early, while Question 3 inquired whether there was a difference between men and women in the intention to retire early
This study investigated the relationship between Fouquereau’s push, pull, anti-push, and anti-pull factors and early retirement intention among Saudi medical staff
Summary
Unlike many developed countries that face the issue of an aging population, which threatens the labor market and influences the ability to maintain an affordable social security system (Blakeley and Ribeiro, 2008; Sejbaek et al, 2013; Duffield et al, 2015; Fouquereau et al, 2018; Wargo-Sugleris et al, 2018; Hewko et al, 2019), the problem faced by Saudi Arabia is an instability of medical manpower. 47% of the medical staff are expatriates, who usually work on short temporary contracts to reimburse shortages in the national medical labor force (Saudi Ministry of Health, 2020). Many national medical professionals, who account for 53% of the entire medical staff, retire early. The existence of temporary expatriates causes a great cash outflow, which negatively impacts the national economy. The low percentage of nationals underlines the importance of encouraging existing national medical staff to avoid early retirement and extend their service. This step will positively affect the sustainability of the country’s medical services. To encourage work continuation among existing senior medical staff, more knowledge about the factors that influence early retirement is needed
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