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...
Taking time to celebrate assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 10, 2018
National Assisted Living Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday.
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...
What could replace ‘quiet quitting’ in 2023
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 23, 2023
“Quiet quitting” is so last year. The top workplace phenomenon that employers will see in 2023 is “quiet hiring,” according to one expert. The good news for organizations is that, in contrast to...
There’s a new way to help stamp out Alzheimer’s
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 04, 2017
Whether you buy stamps at your local post office or online, you now have the opportunity to help lick dementia at the same time.
Engage your employees to improve performance outcomes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2024
Increasing employee engagement has many benefits, among them improved productivity. Here are some ideas about how to do it.
How to prevent ‘candidate resentment’ in your recruiting process
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2023
“Candidate resentment” remains elevated in North America, according to a new report. Fortunately, employers can take steps to address it.
Does that job really require a degree?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 18, 2024
To combat challenges in recruiting employees, some companies are taking a hard look at their job descriptions and qualifications in an effort to open up positions to a broader range of candidates. Often,...
Taking work seriously
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
Have you heard the one about the woman whose hair caught on fire as she was blow-drying it? Or the one about the person whose clothes — all of them — were stolen?
Meaning, happiness and stress at work
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2023
Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Time Use Survey shed light on how those who work in health and social assistance positions rate their work for meaning, happiness and stress.