The National Labor Relations Act guarantees employees “the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing,...
Forget the lure; focus on the cure
By
John O'Connor
Oct 21, 2021
As the labor wars intensify, we’re seeing some interesting new twists.
When quitting time takes on a whole new meaning
By
John O'Connor
Oct 14, 2021
Few would argue that the three biggest challenges in senior living are labor, labor and labor. Sure, plenty of other problems are beating up on this sector right now. But most operators will tell you that...
Remember what brought you here
By
John O'Connor
Sep 30, 2021
There are many, many things in senior living that can torpedo your enthusiasm. But only if you give them permission. Don’t.
No country for old hiring practices
By
John O'Connor
Jul 29, 2021
Recent news may be good for Walmart. But maybe it’s not so good for you.
Senior living’s unspoken debt problem
By
John O'Connor
May 20, 2021
Many of your employees sure could use some debt relief. If you happen to be the agent of such assistance, you’d be more than a benevolent soul. You also might be the operator whose recruitment and retention...
Why you should be concerned about this pro-union measure
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2021
The Protecting the Right to Organize Act is not quite dead on arrival.
Do you know what it feels like to get hit by a board?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 18, 2021
Operators had best prepare for a new reality at the NLRB. Barring an unforeseen development, there’s going to be a yet another new sheriff in town.
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
Helping women leaders overcome the masculine mystique
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2020
There’s no doubting that senior living is a male-dominated field, at least at the top. But that is beginning to change.