Recruiting and retaining employees always has been challenging, but it is increasingly so. In senior living, executives often scramble to get and keep key positions filled, frantically backfilling openings...
Labor market solid, with ‘notable pockets of weakness,’ ADP finds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
“Job gains and pay growth are slowing going into the second half of the year,” ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson said in a press release issued Wednesday in conjunction with the monthly ADP National...
Cheating on workforce drug tests on the rise as marijuana use increases: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2024
More workers are tampering with employer-mandated drug tests than ever before, according to a new report from Quest Diagnosis, published Wednesday.
Maryland becomes sixth state to require salary, wage disclosures in job listings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2024
Effective Oct. 1, Maryland will join five other states and the District of Columbia in requiring employers to disclose salary or wage ranges upfront in job listings.
Current federal efforts targeting care economy ‘miss the mark,’ industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 10, 2024
As a kickoff to Caregivers Month, President Biden spoke Tuesday about the “care economy” at Washington, DC’s Union Station, celebrating the contributions of care workers across the country. Senior...
Recreational marijuana laws tied to increase in workplace injuries
Mar 01, 2024
The findings were seen for young adults aged 20 to 34 years.
‘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.
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.
Labor market stabilization, operator efforts ease senior living workforce challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2023
Vacancies are down, and caregiver staffing is beginning to stabilize in senior living communities, according to new data on wage growth for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses and registered...
Medical directors get new smartphone tool to better track tasks, compliance efforts
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 14, 2023
A software platform designed to streamline workflows and communication for healthcare administrators is being picked up for medical directors of one of the major senior care providers in the Midwest.