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Rock Star Content Marketing Tips To Attract Senior Care Employees
September 7, 2018 | Marti Bowman
In marketing circles, Joe Pulizzi, founder of the Content Marketing Institute, is considered a rock star. A major, world-tour-standing room-only rock star. He made content marketing what it is today,...
Introducing OnShift® Text2Hire: Our New Text-Based Recruiting Software
September 4, 2018 | Tommy Marzella
We kept seeing the same thing: hiring managers did not contact job applicants fast enough, resulting in organizations losing candidates to other communities. Sometimes they got lucky and were able to...
[VIDEO] How OnShift Creates An Engaged & Satisfied Workforce
August 31, 2018 | Cari Rosenberger
Your direct-care staff are at the center of everything that you do, but today's challenging labor market makes attracting and retaining them more difficult than ever before.
Join Nearly 400 Senior Living Works Ambassadors in Spreading Awareness
August 29, 2018 | James Balda
As I’ve visited senior living communities around the country, I am always struck by the incredible people in our industry. The chef who creates a varied and delicious menu. The caregiver who treats...
3 Key Drivers Of Overtime In IDD Group Homes (& How To Fix Them)
August 23, 2018 | Cari Rosenberger
Labor is generally one of the top expenses for any residential IDD provider. And for many, rising overtime can drive these costs even higher. While you may never be able to fully eliminate overtime,...
Employee Engagement Strategies From A Five-Star Rated Community
August 20, 2018 | Peter Corless
Last week I covered five recruiting tips that Lisa Whited, HR Director at Washington Odd Fellows Home, a Five-Star rated community, shared during a McKnight’s Long-Term Care News webinar with OnShift.
Why Providers Need To Start Thinking About Mobile Recruitment
August 17, 2018 | Tommy Marzella
The workforce shortage in senior care isn’t going anywhere – at least anytime soon. Between low unemployment (3.9%), high turnover (51% median for CNA in long-term care and 36% median caregiver...
How To Craft A Meaningful Mission Statement That Engages Employees
August 16, 2018 | Lisa Fordyce
Your mission statement exists for a reason: It defines who your organization is, what its values are and why the products and services you offer are superior to the competition.
5 Rockstar Recruiting Strategies From A Five-Star Rated Community
August 13, 2018 | Peter Corless
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a McKnight’s Webinar with Lisa Whited, HR Director at Washington Odd Fellows Home. The recruiting strategies that she presented really resonated with attendees...
How Senior Care Providers Can Attract Employees Like The Big Brands
August 9, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
There is a perception that for many hourly workers, a job is just a job. However, a job can be so much more – especially in senior care. Senior care providers can provide employees with an...
How To Help Caregivers Improve Critical Skills For Success
August 2, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Only 26% of the younger workforce feels that employers are helping them develop the skills they will need most in today’s evolving job market, a skills gap that is making them anxious about their...
5 Tips For Filling Shifts Faster In Behavioral Healthcare
July 27, 2018 | Cari Rosenberger
Scheduling in a community-based care setting isn’t always so simple. Particularly for those in the Behavioral Healthcare and IDD space, scheduling is about more than just filling shifts—it’s about...
