The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plans to increase its focus on protecting people with disabilities, older workers, LGBTQ+ individuals and temporary workers over the next five years. That’s...
4 ways to communicate inclusivity
By
Ayana King
Jun 15, 2020
When you hear about diversity and inclusion in the workplace — specifically in the aging services industry — what comes to mind? If an uncomfortable knot forms in the pit of your stomach, don’t ignore...
Discrimination lawsuit brought against CCRC by lesbian couple is dismissed
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2019
A federal judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit against a Missouri continuing care retirement community that had been accused of discriminating against a lesbian couple by not allowing them to live there,...
‘Whole rule must go’ — third judge tosses ‘conscience rule’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2019
A third judge has ruled for plaintiffs challenging a federal rule that would have allowed individual healthcare workers as well as healthcare organizations to decline to provide care that conflicted with...
Strategic grant initiatives: How to elevate diversity and inclusion in senior living communities
By
Diane Massey
May 13, 2024
A feeling of belonging should define every resident’s experience in a senior living community, and it helps with recruiting and retaining staff members, too. Here are four steps to making that happen.
CNA seeks $2 million from senior living company for alleged sexual orientation discrimination
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2020
An assisted living facilities management company is being sued for $2 million by a former employee who alleges he was fired due to his sexual orientation. The lawsuit is one of the first to be filed after...
Judge blocks federal ‘conscience rule’ from going into effect
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2019
A judge on Wednesday blocked a federal rule that would have allowed healthcare workers and organizations to decline to provide care that conflicted with their religious and moral beliefs or mission. The...
Diversity, equity, inclusion success will be driven by residents, staff
By
Anthony Argondizza
Nov 14, 2022
I believe the only way our DEI initiative will be effective is if it is guided by the dynamic voices of our residents and employees.
Big senior living stories of 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 23, 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.