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March 5, 2019 | Lisa Fordyce
It’s National Careers In Aging Week and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that this week exists. Not only is it instrumental in helping providers reel in the people they need to care for the growing...
March 1, 2019 | James Balda
Those of us in senior living know how dynamic and rewarding our careers are. Not many industries can match the breadth of our occupations. Whether it’s caregiving and nursing, hospitality, sales and...
February 26, 2019 | Cari Rosenberger
IDD providers are no strangers to the current workforce shortage the industry is facing. Demand for services in on the rise. Wages for DSPs remain stagnant and turnover rates average near 50%.
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February 20, 2019 | James Balda
As I’ve talked to senior living operators, I’ve had a chance to learn about the many relationships we have with colleges and universities. I’ve seen successful recruiting fairs, connections with...
February 19, 2019 | Tommy Marzella
Think back to the best job you ever had. Maybe it’s the one you have now, maybe it's not. What made it so great? I bet you’ll recall things like workplace perks, a solid benefits package, awesome...
February 6, 2019 | Cari Rosenberger
The average employee turnover rate in behavioral health is estimated at 40%. However, it’s not uncommon to hear of rates as high as 70%. This constant churn of employees not only impacts the overall...
February 1, 2019 | Jim Rubadue
Employee turnover runs rampant in senior care and the work that goes into replacing these employees is exhausting. But just imagine trying to fill open slots in a rural setting when a hospital has...
January 30, 2019 | Mike Pumphrey
Recruiting employees in senior care is no easy feat. First, you have the high turnover rate that’s plaguing the industry. Tack on the historically low unemployment rate, high competition for talent...
January 25, 2019 | Jenna Berris
The technology that’s available today is changing how the workforce works. And long-term care and senior living communities, although typically known for lagging behind the times when it comes to...
January 22, 2019 | Tommy Marzella
Technology has changed the way employers market their job openings, and also how talent looks for the best job opportunities. But while some things change, many remain the same, like the fact that...
January 11, 2019 | Peter Corless
Last year we learned that 65% of caregivers are “always looking for a better job,” 97% are open to a new opportunity and receive an average of 3 recruitment calls per week. It's no wonder then that...
January 7, 2019 | Jim Rubadue
We've all been there - just plugging along, minding our own business, and then...boom! An unexpected expense pops up and sends us into a tailspin. Whether it's an expensive medical emergency or a...
