Argentum asks government to address ‘regulatory overreach’ by NLRB
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2017
Congress and the new administration should prioritize addressing the “regulatory overreach” that has occurred via the National Labor Relations Board for the past eight years, Argentum President...
Operator initiative drives turnover reduction
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2017
One senior living employee has the keys to a new car as the result of an incentive contest at his employer. The senior living organization, however, appears to have found a key to engaging employees to...
Finding and keeping caregivers: A growing crisis
By
Stephen Campbell
Feb 06, 2017
A new campaign offers 60 new ideas to help address the caregiving crisis in senior living.
More news for Thursday, Jan. 26
Jan 25, 2017
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms … New bill would increase temp worker protections … Projected $10 trillion federal debt growth over next decade may affect plans...
Poaching on the menu at many fast-food establishments
By
John O'Connor
Jan 26, 2017
It’s hardly a secret that many fast-food joints serve revenge-seeking grub. But lately, they’ve begun doing something else that may cause indigestion.
Advocates for seniors identify their top issues for Trump administration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2017
Medicaid, home- and community-based services, long-term services and supports, the elder care workforce and Medicare are among the important areas that President Donald Trump and members of Congress should...
How to improve employee recruitment and retention
By
Bill McPherson
Jan 19, 2017
Assisted living residents and others looking for nonmedical, in-home care often will seek organizations that have minimal staff turnover to maintain the highest level of care for themselves or their loved...
One way to attract more job applicants
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2017
Senior living communities seeking to increase the number of people applying for open caregiver positions can learn a lesson from the data-crunchers at Textio.
Court’s decision a tough break for senior living employers
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2017
California’s highest court has offered clarification on employee-break requirements. But this is hardly a limited dispute. In fact, the largely unfavorable ruling just might have implications for...
OSHA: Employers can be cited more than five years after an employee injury
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Employers that do not make and maintain accurate records of employee injuries and illnesses can be cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for up to six months after the five-year record-retention...