Evaluating Worker Preferences to Tackle Staffing Shortages in Local Health Departments: A Discrete Choice Experiment

Competitive salaries are pivotal in attracting and retaining skilled workers in the public health sector. LHDs should conduct comprehensive salary studies benchmarked against other competing employers, effectively highlight the mission and public service responsibilities of jobs posted, and update internal policies, including flexible work hours and remote work options, to align with the preferences of the modern workforce.