DEIB efforts not only the ‘right thing to do’ — they also feed into healthy bottom line
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 24, 2023
CHICAGO — Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where employees have a sense of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also good for the bottom line.
Senior living ‘on the precipice of this defining moment,’ Argentum CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 30, 2024
The senior living industry sits “on the precipice of this defining moment with significant challenges but also tremendous opportunities” to tell its story and help millions of older adults “live...
NLRB releases new joint-employer standard amid senior living opposition
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2023
The new joint-employer standard released Thursday by the National Labor Relations Board will present greater risk for employers that contract with services providers, “creating greater liability for...
Facility staff and families both struggle to figure out processes for dementia patients, report reveals
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 20, 2024
It’s not just family caregivers who face challenges navigating dementia care — the nation’s healthcare workers also said they had difficulties providing care coordination through a complex healthcare...
A Florida memory care community has joined the ranks of senior living communities achieving 100% occupancy in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workforce grants offer $28 million to recruit, retain new Americans for senior living roles
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 21, 2024
A new $28.3 million grant program in Minnesota is focusing on recruiting and retaining immigrants, refugees and new Americans and their children to work in the state’s assisted living communities and...
Bill promises ‘generational investment’ in senior living and care workforce
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 17, 2024
Proposed federal legislation would make a “generational investment” in the senior living and care workforce at a time when the aging population is growing exponentially and an increasing number of...
Long-term care execs see modest salary increases: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
Long-term care corporate executives took home an average salary increase of 3.69% last year, up slightly from the 3.17% reported salary increase in 2022, according to a new report.
Preparing assisted living workers for resident death can improve job satisfaction, end-of-life care:...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2023
Preparing assisted living direct care workers for the emotional effects of losing a resident in their care could improve job satisfaction for them and quality of end-of-life care for residents, according...
Senior living providers advised to ‘carefully evaluate’ employee classifications in light of new...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A large national trade group advocating for senior living and other long-term care providers is urging its members to “carefully evaluate their existing classifications” of workers following the Tuesday...