[Generations Y and Z-New challenges for hospital leadership].

Abstract

Background and objective: In this study medical students of the generations Y and Z at the Georg-August University Göttingen were asked about their preferences in the workplace and the choice of an employer.

Material and methods: In 2016, the survey was sent to 2637 students at the University Medical Center Göttingen using an online questionnaire via EvaSys and was answered by 742 (response rate: 28.1%).

Results: Regardless of the generation, with 89.5% the respondents felt predominantly "well" and "not so well" prepared for the transition from university to professional life. The most common fears were a lot of work/little free time, lack of time in patient care, lack of experience, stress, excessive technical demands and poor familiarization. In both groups almost 60% obtained information about future employers via the hospital's website. It was important for the students to have a particularly good education and a structured induction/advanced training curriculum.

Conclusion: The further development of a structured induction concept for young professionals, a binding and structured further training curriculum, the establishment or further development of a mentoring program, the further development of leadership skills and the design of an appealing and updated website are essential prerequisites for future success in the highly competitive skilled labor market.