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...
Show them the money, but don’t stop there
By
John O'Connor
Sep 12, 2024
In a world of shifting priorities, one constant remains in long-term care: money talks.
Policy shift could enhance staffing efforts
By
John O'Connor
Jun 20, 2024
Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Hooray, another staffing nightmare
By
John O'Connor
Jan 11, 2024
The Labor Department isn’t out to make the lives of senior living operators miserable. But some days, it can sure feel that way.
Sleepless in senior living
By
John O'Connor
Aug 10, 2023
Things are looking up for senior living operators, but they are anything but out of the woods. In fact, three challenges remain very much in the picture.
Employee or not an employee? It depends (on clout).
By
John O'Connor
Jun 15, 2023
In a move that will surprise nobody who has been paying attention, the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday reversed itself on what it means to qualify as an employee – again.
Big things matter. Just like little things.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 30, 2023
No harm in making big plans. But that day job still has to get done.
$200,000 plus overtime? Don’t laugh
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2023
Would your senior living organization like to deal with yet another compliance hurdle? Well then, here you go: The nation’s highest court just ruled that workers pulling down C-suite compensation may...
Psst, did you hear what she’s making?
By
John O'Connor
Jul 21, 2022
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.