Lack of quality applicants is top workforce challenge: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2017
Finding enough applicants who are qualified for an open position is the biggest workforce challenge facing member organizations responding to a recent survey by the LeadingAge Center for Applied Research.
Female RNs, aides earn 7 to 10% less than male counterparts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2017
A new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research compares wages in common occupations and also contains suggestions on how to close the gender pay gap.
Aegis Living gambles on uncommon perk to foster employee loyalty
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 03, 2017
Eight employees of Aegis Living are going to be especially happy Wednesday afternoon. That’s the day their Redmond, WA-based employer is announcing the winners of its Dream Big Lottery. Last year’s...
Operators seek resolution to these issues in the new year
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Several regulatory issues remain unresolved for senior living operators as 2017 begins.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Labor costs driving up resident fees: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Labor costs are the primary driver for monthly fee increases charged to residents of not-for-profit senior living communities, according to a new poll by speciality investment bank Ziegler.
Higher staffing levels save one operator millions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2016
It may seem counterintuitive, but Shamim Wu, president and chief operating officer of memory care provider Silverado, says that one way the company manages expenses is by having staffing levels that are...
Uber pilot drives resident, staff satisfaction, senior living provider says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 26, 2016
Could a ride-hailing program unlock resident and staff satisfaction by offering a solution to transportation challenges experienced by senior living communities? A senior living provider based in Canada...
OSHA, wage and hour violation penalties to increase by more than 70%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 05, 2016
Maximum penalties for Occupational Safety and Health Administration workplace safety violations as well as violations of minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act will increase...
Utah camera bill advances through House committee
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 03, 2016
As a bill that would enable assisted living residents or their representatives to install cameras in their rooms moves through the legislative process in Utah, advocates for providers and residents both...