Document from the year 2018 in the subject Nursing Science - Nursing Management, , language: English, abstract: The growing shortage of nursing staff is causing many employees in the nursing sector to be overwhelmed. Shift work, overtime and little free time cause excessive demands and demotivation. The consequences are a high level of sick leave, a high turnover rate and a drop in the quality of care.It is therefore sometimes even more important in the healthcare sector than in other sectors to motivate and retain employees over the long term. As Kerstin Kase shows in her publication, managers in particular have a duty here. But which factors actually play a role?Kase examines whether humor is a suitable means of motivating employees in the care industry and counteracting (internal) resignations. The author presents different leadership styles and considers the effects of humor on motivation in companies and teams.From the content: Humor; Care; Motivation; Healthcare; Management style