It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Getting that elephant in the room to start dancing
By
John O'Connor
May 05, 2016
While some senior living operators are cursing the darkness, other innovative ones are trying to light a candle to address the biggest challenge facing the industry.
An unjust employment ban is finally removed
By
John O'Connor
Jan 21, 2016
It’s one thing to pay for youthful indiscretions right after they happen. It’s quite another to have to wear the modern-day equivalent of a Scarlet letter for the rest of one’s working...
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.
When senior living employees can’t or won’t save for retirement
By
John O'Connor
Oct 03, 2019
We often hear about senior living employers who do little to help employees plan for retirement. Now let’s talk about the other side of the coin: workers who ignore what’s available.
Waste not, why not?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 21, 2019
Say what you will about the latest billionaire governor of Illinois, he’s very generous. At least when it comes to spending other peoples’ money.
Ignore these labor developments at your own risk
By
John O'Connor
Jun 18, 2020
Senior living operators would be well advised to heed two recent developments on the labor-relations front. One is a landmark ruling; the other is a sleeper settlement.
Senior living operators, is your staffing challenge really such a mystery?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 25, 2018
We don’t have a cultural or perks problem. We have a math problem.
For many in senior living, a gut-wrenching choice
By
John O'Connor
Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19’s renaissance is forcing many senior living operators to consider a move that could easily backfire.
Want to be happier at work? Socialize more
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
One of the odd quirks of senior living is that it is full of happy workers and unhappy residents.