‘Opportunities’ for job-seekers equal challenges for employers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2023
Add a Department of Labor blog earlier this month to the efforts undertaken to attract more people to jobs in healthcare, including positions often found in senior living and other parts of long-term care....
Sometimes being a good neighbor is simple
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
As peak hurricane season loomed, one senior living organization shared hurricane preparedness tips with local older adults who still live at home, their families and first responders.
Whole lotta stress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 24, 2022
What would you give to have less stress? A new survey gives employers something to consider.
Misery loves company when it comes to recruiting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
Results of a recent Society for Human Resources Management survey about recruiting most likely will not surprise anyone in aging services, but perhaps there is comfort in knowing that the senior living...
Beyond the ‘silver wave,’ another trend awaits senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2024
The senior living field has been preparing for the “silver wave” to hit for many years. But newly released research shows another coming demographic trend that operators will want to get ready for.
A chance for a fresh start, now or later
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 08, 2024
If you were hoping to make some New Year’s resolutions for 2024, don’t fret that it’s the second week of January already.
Hollywood hints at real life
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2017
When some friends and I went to the movies the other night, they looked forward to escaping from the real world for 90 minutes, whereas I looked forward to seeing whether aging and older adults were portrayed...
How to work wellness into the workplace
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2016
A recent study suggests a new reason to walk in the workplace.
Gird your loins for Tuesday and Wednesday
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2017
On the heels of the release of the White House’s proposed budget for 2018 on Tuesday, the CBO’s release of a score for the revised American Health Care Act is expected Wednesday.
A key to making employees want to stay
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2022
Exit interviews with departing staff members can reveal changes that managers can make to potentially entice more employees to stay in the future, but a new article shares other actions that could prevent...