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Labor Takes Center Stage in New Senior Care Research
August 16, 2017 | Mark Woodka
It’s no secret that among the workforce challengesin senior care, staffing falls high on the list. With management of hourly employees taking the forefront of the staffing conversation, a major long-
Cleveland Veteran Relives Exciting VE Day Parade Moment
August 3, 2017 | Mark Woodka
This past Friday, OnShift warmly welcomed Mabel Johnson, a lively 102-year old United States Coast Guard veteran, visiting from Kansas City, Mo. Ms. Johnson was working for the USCG in our current...
Staffing Hack: Rethinking the 8-Hour Shift in Senior Care
August 1, 2017 | Mark Woodka
I recently wrote an article for Argentum Senior Living Executive Magazine titled “Insights From The C-Suite: The Senior Living Workforce.” In that article, I outlined some of the best practices that...
National Nursing Assistants Week: “Specialists in the Art of Caring”
June 19, 2017 | Mark Woodka
Happy National Nursing Assistants Week to all the nursing assistants who are dedicated to providing amazing care to seniors each and every day. It takes a special kind of person to do the job you do,...
National Nursing Home Week: “The Spirit of America”
May 15, 2017 | Mark Woodka
Happy National Nursing Home Week to all the long-term care (LTC) professionals out there who make our nation's seniors a priority each and every day. With another year comes another theme, and...
Announcing OnShift Engage: Because An Engaged Workforce Works
January 30, 2017 | Mark Woodka
Nothing makes me happier than writing this blog post. I’m not kidding! Because the team here at OnShift has been working very hard for quite some time on a new product that I’m excited to share with...
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It is not commercial and artificial; it is a time to reflect on our lives, friends, loved ones and others that influence our lives and be thankful...
Keep Connected: Happy National Assisted Living Week!
September 16, 2016 | Mark Woodka
This week, September 11-17, we celebrate National Assisted Living Week. Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, this is an opportunity to recognize the important role...
National Nursing Home Week: “It’s a Small World with a Big Heart”
May 9, 2016 | Mark Woodka
Mother’s Day officially kicked off National Nursing Home Week, which occurs this year from May 8-May 14, 2016. During National Nursing Home Week, long-term care communities celebrate the wonderful...
Senior Care in 2016: Mega Mergers, Staffing Shortages & Tech Adoption
January 20, 2016 | Mark Woodka
The past year was a busy one for senior living providers. And while business is booming for many, there are some serious challenges that lie ahead when it comes to staffing for organizations large...
