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June 14, 2018 | Lisa Fordyce
Of all the industry weeks, I have to say this one holds a special place in my heart since being nursing assistant was the catalyst in my career.
They say that everything happens for a reason and we...
June 12, 2018 | Tommy Marzella
Employee turnover in senior care is a big problem, to put it lightly. Why? Well, 64% of new hires in senior care turn over within the first six months of employment, costing organizations, on...
June 6, 2018 | James Balda
As an industry, we need to ensure a strong long-term succession plan focused on developing our future leaders. But, how do we get the word out that senior living offers a rewarding and fulfilling...
June 4, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Every employee, from hourly workers to c-suite executives, has sat through some bad meetings. However, when run well, meetings can bring teams closer, get everyone on the same page, solve problems...
May 30, 2018 | Lisa Fordyce
I recently had the pleasure of joining thousands of the best and brightest folks in the senior housing industry at the Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference in San Diego. Having attended this...
May 23, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Over half of your employees are looking for another job and the competition for attracting new talent is fierce due to low unemployment rates and a growing workforce shortage. So, what’s your best...
May 18, 2018 | Tommy Marzella
Competition for talent is at an all-time high in the senior care industry, making it all the more important that your hiring process is organized, efficient and candidate-centric. The candidate’s...
May 14, 2018 | Mark Woodka
Another National Skilled Nursing Care Week is upon us. This year’s theme is “celebrating life’s stories.” And while I am sure people will interpret what that means differently, to me it means...
May 11, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Having the right scheduling software in place helps reduce unnecessary labor costs and increase scheduling efficiencies, all while supporting your biggest priority: providing the highest quality of...
May 9, 2018 | Tommy Marzella
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Ohio Health Care Association Convention & Expo (OHCA) in Columbus, Ohio. From attending sessions to wandering around the trade show floor, the energy...
May 4, 2018 | Peter Corless
As an AHCA/NCAL board member, it’s with great pleasure that I get to write this post. The National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL) recently announced four priorities in place to guide work for...
May 2, 2018 | Cari Rosenberger
Be Heard. This was the simple, yet impactful theme which resonated throughout this year’s National Conference 2018 (NatCon18) in Washington D.C. Nearly 5,000 guests were in attendance at the annual...
