When it comes to labor relations, maybe we can’t handle the truth
By
John O'Connor
May 16, 2019
From a labor relations standpoint, the past few years have been extremely kind to senior living operators. But a new bill in Congress might turn things around.
Night shift work can have grave consequences: draft report
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Those who regularly work night shifts know it can throw off their body clocks. But a new study suggests the consequences can be far more severe.
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?
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.
Many senior living organizations are paying a high price for cutting corners
By
John O'Connor
May 10, 2018
Does a senior living community’s reputation rest with its worst aide? Judging by the way many aides are trained and treated, not everyone thinks so.
If this were an Olympic event, senior living would not medal
By
John O'Connor
Jan 25, 2018
It’s no secret that finding and keeping qualified employees can be a real challenge in the senior living field. But things may be even worse than many operators realize.
What about your non-hiring policies?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 19, 2017
When it comes to bringing on people with a criminal past, senior living organizations can find themselves in a real bind.
Nothing magical about Disney’s wage ruling
By
John O'Connor
Mar 23, 2017
What does a recent Labor Department ruling against the Walt Disney Co. have to do with your senior living organization? Hopefully, not a thing.
A temporary reprieve?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
A new federal rule that would have disallowed arbitration agreements during resident admissions has been put on hold, at least for now.
A likely union defeat that’s no longer likely
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2016
Supreme Court Justice Anton Scalia’s recent death will certainly make things far less predictable when it comes to several major pending matters — including one that was all-but-certain to weaken...