Learn about staffing, AI solutions from industry experts June 27 at free virtual event
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2024
Join McKnight’s for a complimentary “Meeting of the Minds” virtual event on Thursday, June 27, to hear the latest news and information about staffing and artificial intelligence from industry experts.
Supreme Court ruling a victory for employers not supportive of worker unionization efforts
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2024
A Supreme Court ruling on Thursday marked a victory for petitioner Starbucks, and it also was a victory for employers that don’t support worker efforts to unionize.
Brookdale finds itself in the midst of another federal inquiry, this time about skilled nursing
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Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
The country’s largest senior living company on Sunday found itself the subject of an inquiry related to a new federal mandate for minimum staffing at nursing homes. Brookdale Senior Living President...
Biden vetoes resolution to repeal NLRB ‘joint employer’ rule
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Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
President Joe Biden, as expected, on Friday announced his veto of a resolution to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule.
A final rule issued Tuesday by the Federal Trade Commission will prohibit employers across the country from using noncompete agreements in most instances.
An unofficial employee appreciation day
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
Tuesday was the day US News & World Report released its Best Senior Living ratings for 2024, and it also was an employee appreciation day of sorts.
Assisted living providers can take steps to address workforce shortages, quality, Alzheimer’s Association...
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
As federal lawmakers ponder ways to address workforce shortages and quality in senior living communities and other long-term care settings, the Alzheimer’s Association and its advocacy affiliate, the...
‘Joint employer’ rule vacated by judge; business group cheers, NLRB considers next steps
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2024
The US Chamber of Commerce is celebrating, and the National Labor Relations Board is “considering next steps,” after a federal judge on Friday evening vacated the NLRB’s “joint employer” rule...
‘Joint employer’ rule effective date now March 11
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2024
The National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule now is set to go into effect on March 11 after a federal judge granted a stay last week.
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.