‘Epic’ workforce challenges can be addressed by short-term, mid-term and long-term solutions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2023
The staffing challenges affecting senior living and other long-term care providers has reached “epic proportions,” according to one expert speaking at this week’s 2023 LeadingAge Annual Meeting.
Employers must use updated I-9 form for new or rehired workers, effective Nov. 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 31, 2023
Starting tomorrow, employers will be required to use Homeland Security’s new, shortened and streamlined version of Form I-9 for new and rehired employees.
‘Unique’ senior living workforce challenges have 3 solutions, former Speaker Paul Ryan says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 25, 2023
CHICAGO — Three keys to solving workforce shortages in senior living and skilled nursing are changes to the country’s social safety net, reforms to immigration policies, and the use of technology,...
Employers to face increased scrutiny when hiring immigrants
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 23, 2023
Employers will face increased scrutiny when they temporarily hire noncitizens to perform nonagricultural labor or services in the United States, according to a federal H-2B Worker Protection Taskforce...
Federal interventions needed to support immigrants, a solution to workforce shortages: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2023
Federal-level policy interventions, such as providing work authorizations and pathways to citizenship, are needed to better support immigrant direct care workers and address workforce shortages, according...
Homeland Security says proposed rule for temporary foreign workers will help employers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 21, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security said that a proposed rule published Wednesday in the Federal Register will “modernize and improve” regulations related to the H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker...
Immigration a possible answer to ‘demographic drought’ draining state’s workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 19, 2023
A “demographic drought” brought about by an aging population, increasing retirements, declining fertility rates and lower immigration rates is threatening Minnesota’s workforce in general and in...
Demand for direct care workers expected to outpace availability: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2023
Demand for direct care workers — home care workers; workers in residential group homes, assisted living communities and other residential care; and nursing assistants in skilled nursing facilities —...
NLRB issues flurry of decisions as August ends
Sep 01, 2023
August ended with a flurry of decisions from the National Labor Relations Board that could affect long-term care employers and employees.
Immigration tops contract worker use as nurse shortage solution for one rural health system
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 28, 2023
ternational recruitment has been one rural community health system’s response to a shortage of nurses. According to a case study published by the American Hospital Association, the Fisher-Titus health...