The McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum last week offered an energizing and insightful day of networking, learning and celebrating as we honored five dozen women for their contributions...
More women at the top, and more inroads to make
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
There’s still more work to do, both overall and in senior living, until we see more women at the top. Along the way, we can ensure that women leaders get the recognition they deserve and tell their stories...
Getting credit where it’s overdue
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2023
Although women account for roughly two-thirds of the senior living workforce, their efforts and accomplishments often go under-appreciated. Or worse, get taken for granted. That’s one reason why nights...
Get rewarded for what you’re doing with tech, and find out what others are doing, too
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2023
If your organization is doing great things with technology to help keep residents healthy and connected, help staff members be more efficient, or help improve the bottom line, we want to hear about it,...
See you soon?
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2023
It’s hard to believe that in three weeks, we’ll be gathering in Chicago to honor the 60 McKnight’s Women of Distinction named for 2023. Will you be joining us? You still have time to buy tickets...
What senior living can learn from the Southwest Airlines debacle
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 17, 2023
Southwest’s system meltdown in late December is the stuff of business leaders’ nightmares, but the senior living field can learn from the airline’s mistakes, Bob Kramer says.
Giving thanks for senior living employees, leaders
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 21, 2022
Tis the season to be thankful, and even in these challenging times — perhaps especially in these challenging times — senior living providers have much about which to be thankful.
Know someone special? Make sure everyone knows
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2022
It’s time to home in on those with whom you work who have set new standards, driven change, provided guidance or inspired others — not just during the pandemic, but over the course of their long careers.
Each person can and does make a difference, in big or small ways
By
Joan Devine
Jun 30, 2022
In May, I had the privilege of attending the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards ceremony in Chicago. There, I was in a room full of truly remarkable women who have contributed so much to the field...
It’s time to be recognized for your use of tech
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2022
Enter the 2022 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards. The deadline is June 30 — a week from Thursday! — and the only cost for you to enter is your time.