NLRB decision could have senior living implications
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2015
The National Labor Relations Board has changed its standard for determining joint employer status, and the decision may have implications for senior living operators.
OSHA re-opens dialogue on developing COVID-19 standard for healthcare workers
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 23, 2022
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration will hold a virtual hearing April 27 about developing a final standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure...
Senior living affiliation drivers: Recognizing unique market factors
By
Lisa McCracken
Sep 05, 2017
Senior living sponsorship transitions have many key drivers. Providers can ask themselves certain questions to help determine whether affiliations, acquisitions or dispositions may be wise strategic alternatives.
Private-sector employment up 324,000 jobs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 03, 2023
Private-sector employment increased by 324,000 jobs in July, according to the July ADP National Employment Report. The report is produced by the ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford...
After COVID-19 delays, employers now have until July 19 to submit 2 years of employee pay data
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 30, 2021
After a pause in the process as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, employers again will be required to submit summary employee pay data for 2019 and 2020 to the Equal Employment...
2022 will bring challenges, opportunities for senior living industry: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 10, 2021
Senior living executives say that the sector will continue to face workforce and operating challenges in 2022, but they are carrying a sense of optimism into the new year, with technology and innovation...
SNF operator weathers pandemic worker shortage with ‘culture of care’
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 02, 2022
North Olmsted, OH-based Foundations Health Solutions experienced little pandemic-related staff turnover based on the culture it established before COVID-19 took hold, according to Robert Speelman Jr.,...
LHC Group invests $20M in local nursing program to create pipeline of healthcare workers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 26, 2021
National home care provider LHC Group announced a partnership Thursday with the University of Louisiana that could give it an edge in recruiting and retaining healthcare workers over the next decade.
Workforce issues a theme of State of the Union address and industry reaction to it
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2023
Several workforce issues were part of President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday — as well as long-term care industry reaction to the speech. The talk comes at a time when long-term care...
Wage inflation is a continued headwind for CCRCs, SNFs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 13, 2023
Wage inflation remains a headwind continuing care retirement / life plan communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to Fitch Ratings in its latest about the sector