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Recruiting In The World Of COVID-19
April 23, 2020 | James Balda
This spring, COVID-19 changed us, perhaps forever. Seniors everywhere have felt vulnerable. Their loved ones in many cases have been unable to comfort them in person. Senior living community...
Yesterday marked the start of Careers in Aging Week. And although we’ve celebrated this national week many times before, this time is starkly different. We are in the midst of a global health crisis,...
A Few Feel-Good Stories To Boost Spirits During This Difficult Time
April 16, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce
It’s still hard to believe what’s happening in the world right now. It was only few months ago I blogged about a suspected case of the novel coronavirus in my hometown. To say a lot has happened...
COVID-19 Workforce-Related Regulatory Changes Support Safety & Care
April 13, 2020 | Peter Corless
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a number of regulatory changes and guidance to help senior care organizations better respond to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic
Reach Displaced Workers During COVID-19 With Our Recruitment Toolkit
April 10, 2020 | Jenna Berris
As of this week, 16 million Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus pandemic. And that number will likely continue to grow. I can't imagine how feels to be unemployed during this time...
The Importance Of Celebrating Senior Care Staff During A Crisis
April 7, 2020 | Peter Corless
The coronavirus pandemic has been a challenge for us all – but it’s particularly straining for long-term care and senior living communities that are working around the clock to keep residents and...
Employee Survey Best Practices That Senior Care Providers Can Implement Today
April 1, 2020 | Tommy Marzella
Feeling heard and valued is a basic human need. According to SHRM research, 64% of people agreed that “leaders making decisions without seeking input” was their biggest problem. Today’s workforce...
The Top Workforce Challenges In I/DD & Behavioral Health
March 26, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger
In speaking with providers, one thing remains consistent: the biggest topic on anyone’s mind is recruiting and retaining a stable workforce. And unfortunately, this need becomes even more urgent...
Introducing OnShift Wallet Timely Pay To Help Staff During Challenging Times
March 23, 2020 | Tommy Marzella
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything. While other industries have been mandated to shelter in place, this is not the case for most of you working in senior care. You are going into work and...
4 Ways Senior Care Providers Are Redefining The Employee Experience In 2020
March 6, 2020 | Jenna Berris
A recent OnShift workforce survey found that employee turnover is the top concern for providers, closely followed by finding qualified candidates to fill open roles. The majority of respondents also...
