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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 13, 2019 | Lisa Fordyce
Happy belated new year! One month down, 11 to go. Senior housing operators may have felt a sense of dread going in to 2019. Occupancy is at a low point, labor expenses are surging amid sharp...
February 8, 2019 | Peter Corless
I hope everyone's 2019 is off to a great start. As the American Health Care Association (AHCA) Associate Business Member President, I wanted to take some time to brief you all on AHCA’s priorities...
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 14, 2019 | James Balda
As we kick off a new year, I’ve been reflecting on Argentum’s priorities and accomplishments. In 2018, we put our largest focus yet on the need for a quality senior living workforce. We hired our...
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...
January 2, 2019 | Jenna Berris
2019 really snuck up on me there! And while I’m excited and ready to plunge head first into the new year, I think it's important to take time to reflect on the previous one.
So, what really resonated...
