Argentum expands training program to leadership roles, sets overall goal of 7,200 apprentices by 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2021
PHOENIX—A critical piece of securing the future of senior living is expanding the number of qualified workers who can care for the growing population of older Americans. Argentum is using its previously...
Pandemic will forge an improved senior living product, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2021
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the senior living industry. But industry experts said Wednesday that they are optimistic it will emerge a better product on the other side.
Workers’ rights legislation could exacerbate senior living workforce challenges, industry experts...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2021
A group of federal lawmakers has resurrected legislation that could result in major labor law changes that potentially would exacerbate workforce challenges already facing the senior living industry, industry...
‘Challenging public policy environment’ awaits senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2021
The results of the November election and this week’s runoffs, combined with the COVID-19 pandemic, present an environment for senior living “unlike any it has seen in its 30-plus years,” according...
Recovering from emotional, economic effects of pandemic will dominate senior living in 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2021
Virus-related matters will dominate the actions of senior living owners and operators for the time being, industry leaders told McKnight’s Senior Living.
Judge rejects sick leave and emergency family leave restrictions
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 05, 2020
A federal judge has struck down the Department of Labor’s restrictions on which workers can access a temporary federal paid leave program, according to court documents released Monday.
New online resource matches job-seekers with senior living positions, lets operators post openings
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 08, 2020
Argentum and the American Seniors Housing Association have announced a new resource to help workers who have been displaced due to the fallout from COVID-19 find a new employment opportunity in senior...
Federal government takes action as long-term care providers face supply shortages in coronavirus fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 19, 2020
Provider groups were eagerly awaiting guidance that ultimately came from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday to help maximize personal protective equipment for those who need it...
Coronavirus bill provisions would ‘decimate’ senior living workforce, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
Provisions in a multi-billion dollar bill to provide coronavirus-related relief to workers would “significantly curtail our caregiver workforce” and must be addressed, Argentum President and CEO James...
Argentum expands website for job-seekers, students
Jan 24, 2020
Argentum has added Careers in Caring to its Senior Living Works website.