Senior living might get some unexpected but welcome staffing assistance from a new executive order about immigration.
Taking work seriously
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2016
Have you heard the one about the woman whose hair caught on fire as she was blow-drying it? Or the one about the person whose clothes — all of them — were stolen?
Give these workers credit for being creative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 02, 2018
What do a dog, false eyelashes and hot coffee have in common? The answer may or may not surprise you.
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.
New overtime rules not much to cheer about
By
John O'Connor
May 19, 2016
The new overtime mandates are going to be a bad deal, for everyone.
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.
It’s not just residents at risk of being lonely and isolated
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2018
Much has been written about the benefits that senior living communities can offer older adults who may be at risk of loneliness and isolation. A recent national survey puts more data behind the argument,...
We have met the enemy …
By
John O'Connor
Apr 11, 2024
How can senior living communities reduce defections? There may not be one silver bullet, but there are lots of good bullets to be found.
So you think your workers are happy, do you?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 13, 2023
The arguably second biggest labor problem in senior living: more workers soon may want to unionize.
Look past differences to solve workforce challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2019
Legal immigration is part of the solution to staffing challenges in senior living and other industries, according to numerous organizations representing provider and business interests. But a new lawsuit...