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[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...
A Breakdown Of CMS' Reopening Guidance For Skilled Nursing Communities
June 9, 2020 | Lori Presser
I’m so proud of how our local and national activities groups have stepped up to help senior care providers navigate the pandemic. They’ve made it a priority to produce continuing education content...
5 Ways Other Industries Are Supporting Frontline Workers (& How You Can Too)
June 4, 2020 | Jenna Berris
Everyone has been affected in some way by COVID-19, especially when it comes to the way we do our jobs. While many are set up to work remotely, a large portion of people do not have that option....
The Next Normal In I/DD & Behavioral Health Workforce Management
June 2, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger
Back in Fall of 2019, we asked healthcare providers to list their top workforce challenges. Employee turnover, finding qualified candidates and employee compensation and wage pressures topped the...
[INFOGRAPHIC] The COVID-19 Senior Care Employee Experience
May 29, 2020 | Jenna Berris
The world has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. And while we don’t fully understand the effects that it will have when all is said and done, one thing is clear: the elderly population, many...
Honoring Local Healthcare Heroes During OnShift's Mental Health Day
May 27, 2020 | Michelle Maly
Since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, I have had a pit in my stomach. While I know that staying at home right now is the best way to do my part to stop the spread, I desperately wanted to show my...
Communicating Through The Crisis: How To Support Staff By Keeping In Touch
May 21, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger
The recent events of COVID-19 have brought a lot of uncertainty—particularly for caregivers working to protect those most vulnerable to the virus, our nation's seniors. Not only are they concerned...
Evaluating EMS Talent Acquisition Systems? Look For These Features
May 20, 2020 | Greg Lawton
The COVID-19 crisis seems to have turned our country (and the world) upside down in a matter of months. A rapidly growing number of people have been laid off or furloughed, the majority of people are...
A Resounding 'Thank You' To Caregivers Everywhere During #NSNCW
May 15, 2020 | Peter Corless
National Skilled Nursing Care Week comes but once a year, but the vital role caregivers are playing in the fight against the novel coronavirus extends well beyond that. And while we cannot even...
