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January 23, 2018 | Peter Corless
New year, same situation: a growing staff shortage, high turnover rates and a 4.2 percent unemployment rate nationwide. In 2018, long-term care and senior living organizations will again be neck and...
January 19, 2018 | Marti Bowman
2017 was an action-packed 365 days for all of us at OnShift, with our efforts each and every day focused on helping senior care providers address their most critical workforce challenges.
January 12, 2018 | Jim Rubadue
An unwavering commitment to the job, the ability to swiftly manage call-offs to ensure proper coverage, and being a key contributor to better manager-employee communication in the workplace. These...
December 14, 2017 | Peter Corless
As we enter the final months of 2017, long-term care and senior living organizations are finalizing programs and new initiatives for 2018. I’ve even heard that many are starting to plan for 2019 and...
December 8, 2017 | Peter Corless
Gone are the days of employees staying with a single employer for 30-plus years. In fact, today’s mostly millennial workforce is more likely than any other generation to “job hop,” according to a ...
November 23, 2017 | Mark Woodka
It’s that time of year again; time to sit down, reflect on what’s transpired over the course of the year and take time to appreciate all that we have.
November 21, 2017 | Mike Pumphrey
As some would say, the holidays are the most wonderful time of the year. And I can’t help but agree with that sentiment. The holidays are an ideal time to celebrate with family and friends, reflect...
November 17, 2017 | James Balda
One of our focus areas at Argentum is continuing to work toward professionalizing the senior living industry; the initiative aims to help our members build and retain a skilled, knowledgeable...
November 13, 2017 | Peter Corless
The Emergency Preparedness Requirements for Medicare and Medicaid Participating Providers and Suppliers rule will be enforceable as of Wednesday, November 15, 2017. This rule, announced last...
November 9, 2017 | Mike Pumphrey
Employee engagement is top of mind for senior care providers, but what about manager engagement? We did some digging into the role that leadership plays in organizational success and found that...
October 20, 2017 | Peter Corless
At first glance, today’s low unemployment numbers are positive for the overall economy. But a low unemployment rate nationwide presents particular workforce challenges for long-term care and senior...
October 12, 2017 | Peter Corless
Employee feedback is an essential part of organizational success. It ensures that management and employees are on the same page and that both they and the company continue to thrive. Collecting staff...
