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Employee Rewards For Every Budget
April 6, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
I recently read an article about the CEO of Commonwealth Senior Living, Richard Brewer, filling up employees' gas tanks to thank them for their hard work. The Richmond, Va. assisted living community...
How To Effectively Create & Manage A Feedback Loop In Senior Care
April 2, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Employee feedback loops are an integral part of employee engagement in long-term care and senior living. But not every organization pays close attention to – let alone collects – frequent feedback...
How To Use Performance Improvement Plans To Boost Employee Engagement
March 22, 2018 | Peter Corless
Every manager wants to see his or her employees succeed, but sometimes, certain people struggle. And when a manager notices an individual’s performance is not up to par, it may be time to implement...
Staffing To Meet The Needs Of Today’s Senior Care Workforce
March 21, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
The expectations of the senior care workforce are changing. Flexible schedules, a voice to initiate positive changes and regular recognition for hard work are no longer nice to haves, they are must...
How To Use Exit Interviews To Reduce Turnover In LTC & Senior Living
March 16, 2018 | Peter Corless
Exit interviews can be tricky to conduct and many senior care organizations may not think they’re valuable because the employee has already committed to leave.
6 Strategies For Reducing Labor Costs In Senior Care
March 14, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Providing high quality care is long-term care and senior living organizations' number one priority. But providers must also be mindful of their bottom line. So, how can they achieve both? By taking...
6 Quick Tips: Staffing For Quality Care & Compliance
March 8, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
We all know that quality care and service would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of employees. Caregivers and staff play an undeniable role in ensuring residents are comfortable...
How Senior Care Providers Can Build A Culture Of Compassion
March 7, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey
Showing compassion to employees is necessary in every workplace, but it’s especially important in long-term care and senior living, a demanding, fast-paced industry that's experiencing crippling...
With another year, comes another opportunity to re-evaluate and ramp up the employee perks you offer to attract and retain talent. Are your perks up to par with what your competition is offering?...
Specialty investment bank Ziegler recently released a report that identified the top concerns of chief financial officers in senior care. The results? An overwhelming majority of the 160 CFOs and...
Creating an optimum environment for residents and staff is easier to implement with a clear picture of what defines a senior living resident and trending issues within the aging population....
