The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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Such an obvious way to improve recruitment and retention
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2019
When it comes to finding and keeping workers, are you getting the word out about what sets senior living apart from the Amazons and Costcos of the world?
‘Silver wave’ is about more than future residents, reports suggest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 18, 2019
Mention the baby boomer-related demographic forces that could be a boon for senior living operators in the coming years, and most minds in the industry turn to prospective residents. Two recent reports,...
Courting disaster on the senior living labor front?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 14, 2019
Two recent developments show that finding and keeping competent staff soon might become more challenging than ever.
Not so sure about that ‘silver wave’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 11, 2019
Yes, the aging of the baby boomers may result in a “silver wave” of residents moving into senior living communities, but one investor is urging caution. And independent living “may be left out to...
An expensive way to offer career advice
By
John O'Connor
Nov 07, 2019
Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? John Saracino probably has you beat.
Does your senior living organization have an alignment problem?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 31, 2019
Not one session at the three major trade shows this fall addressed alignment. And frankly, there may not be a more important issue facing operators today.
Former LeadingAge CEO Larry Minnix has some advice for the assisted living sector
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2019
“Get your act together and create a quality movement,” said former LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix.
Take it from women: career advancement often stymied
By
John O'Connor
Oct 24, 2019
Breaking through the glass ceiling is only one part of the career-advancement challenge many women must face.
Older adults: Images, reality don’t always match
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 21, 2019
A new campaign by AARP and Getty Images certainly fits nicely with LeadingAge’s important vision to “permanently change the image of aging in our society,” but it was another organization that came...
Does senior living have a bullying problem?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2019
Workplace bullies have mastered the art of making others feel threatened and miserable. And if a recent poll is to be believed, they are in ample supply these days.