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How To Provide Extra Support For New Leadership During The Crisis

July 23, 2020 | Peter Corless

Throughout the pandemic we’ve talked a lot about how we can better support caregivers. After all, this is the group that is on the front lines, risking their lives to care for residents. The fear and...

Background Screening Simplified: Introducing OnShift's Integration With First Advantage

July 21, 2020 | Tommy Marzella

Background screening is a critical component to ensuring safety in the workplace. And considering those that work in LTC and senior living are responsible for caring for a vulnerable population,...

Are You Making These Recruiting & Hiring Mistakes? Here’s How To Fix Them

July 16, 2020 | Tommy Marzella

Hiring is both a top priority and a top challenge for long-term care and senior living providers. A lot of the struggle is of course due to historically high turnover and a low unemployment rate. But...

Promoting Self-Care For Caregivers During The Pandemic & Beyond

July 10, 2020 | Lori Presser

A recent study found that personal exposure to the novel coronavirus – i.e. coming into contact with someone who has either tested positive or is exhibiting symptoms – is linked to poor mental...

Now Hiring: Strategies To Improve Recruitment In I/DD

July 8, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

For many I/DD providers it is anything but business as usual. However, as more and more restrictions are lifted across the country and programs begin to open, many are thinking about what’s next for...

LEADing The Way: Introducing Argentum's New Leadership Development Program

July 6, 2020 | James Balda

In this summer of COVID-19, it’s hard to think past the end of the week, much less into next year and beyond. But in the midst of all we’ve gone through, there are moments when I appreciate that this...

7 Creative Ways LTC Providers Celebrated National Nursing Assistants Week

June 30, 2020 | Peter Corless

Showing employees just how much their hard work is appreciated is more important than ever before. And, according to what I’ve seen and heard – you all did exactly that (and more!) during the 43rd...

CMS Announces Submission Deadline for Q2 2020 Payroll-Based Journal Data

June 29, 2020 | Peter Corless

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to end the emergency waiver and resume requirements for all nursing homes to submit staffing data through the...

5 Positive Things To Come Out Of The COVID-19 Experience Thus Far

June 25, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

Sometimes it’s hard to see the silver linings when you’re in the thick of a tough situation. And the COVID-19 battle is unlike anything the world, especially the senior care industry, has faced. None...

[On Demand] Executive Q&A Series: Get Workforce Best Practices From Our Experts

June 23, 2020 | Johanna Ameche

OnShift recently hosted a series of three discussions around how the COVID-19 crisis has affected the senior care workforce. Attendees asked their most pressing questions around recruiting and...

From Zero to Sixty: How To Manage An Influx Of Job Applications & Hire The Best Candidates

June 18, 2020 | Jenna Berris

Many providers have seen an uptick in the amount of applications they’re receiving due to the tens of millions of workers displaced by COVID-19. This is a positive thing for an industry that’s been...

Supporting The Black Lives Matter Movement During Pride Month & Beyond

June 16, 2020 | Tommy Marzella

LGBTQ+ Pride, traditionally the month of June, is a time to celebrate the rich tapestry of our diverse LGBTQ+ community. Identifying as a gay male since my teens, I’ve been to many annual Pride...