Burnout. Turnover. Staffing shortages.
For small and midsize healthcare practices, these aren’t just buzzwords — they’re daily realities.
According to the Press Ganey 2025 Employee Experience Report, nearly half of all healthcare workers report symptoms of burnout, while first-year turnover for support staff exceeds 22%. The result? Overwhelmed teams, rising costs, and an urgent need to reimagine the employee experience.
But forward-thinking HR and practice leaders are taking a new approach — one that puts people before processes. They’re proving that when employees feel supported beyond the clinic floor, they don’t just stay longer — they perform better.
Welcome to the new era of healthcare engagement: smarter lifestyle benefits that build stronger, more resilient teams.
The Reality: Small Practices, Big Pressures
Smaller healthcare organizations face an uphill climb:
- Chronic burnout: Long shifts, emotional strain, and staffing gaps are stretching teams thin.
- High turnover: Support staff turnover now sits at 16.4%, with early-career burnout accelerating.
- Tough competition: Larger hospital systems can afford traditional perks that smaller practices can’t easily match.
But size doesn’t have to be a setback. Many smaller practices are discovering a smarter, more human way to compete — by prioritizing benefits that support employees’ everyday lives, not just their work lives.
What High-Performing Healthcare Teams Do Differently
1. They Offer Benefits That Feel Personal
Today’s healthcare professionals expect flexibility. A one-size-fits-all benefits package doesn’t reflect the diverse needs of your people.
Lifestyle benefits — like wellness stipends, mental health resources, or childcare support — allow employees to choose what truly matters to them. The payoff? Practices offering personalized benefits report up to 32% higher retention (Vantage Circle, 2025).
With LIVD:
Set a monthly lifestyle benefits budget and empower your team to spend it where it counts — whether that’s fitness memberships, groceries, or mindfulness programs.
2. They Recognize and Celebrate Their People — Often
In healthcare, every act of care deserves recognition. But too often, gratitude gets lost in the chaos of back-to-back shifts.
Small, consistent recognition moments — a peer shoutout, a birthday perk, a quick “thank you” — go a long way in creating connection and belonging.
With LIVD:
Automate recognition programs, celebrate milestones, and send meaningful rewards — so appreciation becomes part of your culture, not an afterthought.
3. They Invest in Growth, Not Just Roles
Resilient teams are built on opportunity. Whether it’s certifications, mentorships, or cross-training, professional growth signals commitment — showing your people they have a future with your organization.
When employees can envision long-term growth, they’re far more likely to invest their time, talent, and heart into your mission.
4. They Simplify the Admin — for Everyone
Managing perks manually through spreadsheets and paper forms isn’t sustainable.
The right technology makes it easy to deliver, track, and measure benefits, without adding more work for HR or managers.
With LIVD:
Distribute perks, automate recognition, and measure engagement — all from one intuitive platform.
The LIVD Advantage: Supporting Healthcare Teams That Care
With LIVD, healthcare practices can:
- Set flexible monthly budgets for lifestyle benefits
- Empower staff to choose what supports their wellbeing
- Automate recognition and reward programs
- Track engagement, usage, and retention — in one place
LIVD helps small and midsize practices show up for their people — every day.
Caring for the Caregivers
You may not be able to outspend large hospital systems, but you can out-care them.
When healthcare teams feel seen and supported as whole people — not just job titles — they bring their best to work. They stay longer, deliver better care, and build a culture of trust and belonging.
LIVD helps you make that possible — without adding more to your plate. Ready to see how smarter lifestyle benefits can help your healthcare team thrive?
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