When it comes to bringing on people with a criminal past, senior living organizations can find themselves in a real bind.
More employers attending to wellness of workers caring for elderly relatives
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
Senior living employees see to the physical and mental wellness of residents every work day. And some of you continue such efforts at home, where you care for aging parents or other relatives. A new survey...
Quitters never win? Your staff might beg to disagree
By
John O'Connor
Jul 12, 2018
What do the latest numbers from the Labor Department mean for you as a senior living operator? Perhaps the least painful answer is that this is a time of challenge and opportunity.
You want better workers? Maybe it’s time to rethink a few things
By
John O'Connor
Aug 23, 2018
If your monetary options are limited, then how do you sweeten the proverbial pot?
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
CNAs to the rescue in senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 16, 2023
A plan in Virginia to enable CNAs to meet training requirements in assisted living communities is something other states should consider.
How to care for the unpaid caregivers in your workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 01, 2019
Given that recruiting and retaining workers are two of the biggest challenges facing senior living operators, it’s worth listening to what these researchers have to say.
How loneliness affects your operations, and what you can do about it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2020
Adults’ increased feelings of loneliness are affecting engagement, productivity and retention in the workplace. Fortunately, employers can do something about it.
Your homework assignment: Help extend the benefits of vacation
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2018
Employees believe that time away from work has positive effects for them, according to a new survey, but those effects can be short-lived without employer support.
The forgotten generation of workers?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2019
Members of Generation X, now aged 38 to 53, account for one-third of the U.S. workforce yet often are overlooked, according to a new survey.