The most recently published editors’ columns appear below.
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For many operators, an old adversary may soon be a good friend
By
John O'Connor
Jul 20, 2017
If you run a senior living organization and are beset by labor-related challenges, Wednesday was a good day.
Six questions to solidify employee engagement
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 17, 2017
The single most important thing a supervisor can do to firm up employee engagement, according to one expert, is to ask direct reports six kinds of questions once a month.
Keep an eye on this arbitration ban
By
John O'Connor
Jul 13, 2017
Forget about Obamacare’s possible repeal. Or whether collusion took place in the White House. Or how many days of summer vacation the Senate might forfeit in August. The real story in Washington...
Will we see CEO pay ratios in 2018?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2017
Don’t count on the federal government repealing or delaying a rule requiring companies to disclose the discrepancy between CEO compensation and the median compensation of employees.
Overtime is a touchy subject in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2017
Senior living owners and managers may welcome the news that a controversial overtime rule apparently has been shelved. It might be best to keep the celebrating to a minimum, however.
Look who’s offering advice on tough labor questions
By
John O'Connor
Jun 29, 2017
A new announcement from the Department of Labor comes as welcome news.
Sex and the brain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 26, 2017
Results of a new study might create a sense of urgency in both senior living residents and operators regarding sexual expression policies.
Name changes bloom in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2017
For a variety of reasons, many senior living organizations are changing their names. A common idea underlies many of the moves, however.
You’ll never find a better investment opportunity than this
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2017
An event happening next week is worthy of your most valuable asset — your time.
An arbitration victory that raises trust issues
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2017
In a year already brimming with regulatory victories, Monday’s win might prove to be the biggest of them all.