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Senior Healthcare Blog

Looking for the latest workforce insights & strategies from top providers & industry experts? You’ve come to the right place. Our award-winning blog features fresh best practices around recruiting, hiring, managing and engaging senior care employees, so grab a fresh cup of joe, pull up a chair and jump right in.

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PBJ Update: CMS Memo Announces Data Submissions Go Public Nov. 1

September 28, 2017 | Peter Corless

Beginning Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid will post public files of providers’ Payroll-Based Journal data to provide “transparency” to LTC facilities, stakeholders and the general public.

Profile of a Superstar Scheduler: Jeff Kelley of Lanfair Center

September 22, 2017 | Jim Rubadue

It’s time for our second installment of Profile of a Superstar Scheduler, where we catch up with an OnShift Scheduler of the Year to hear their story and learn scheduling best practices. We recently...

4 Perks Senior Care Providers Can Offer to Boost Employee Satisfaction

September 20, 2017 | Peter Corless

Not all perks are created equal. Some perks appeal to certain age groups, while others are costly and difficult to maintain. But if there were ever a time to take a closer look at what you offer...

Plum Healthcare Group Partners With OnShift For Staffing Success

September 14, 2017 | Jim Rubadue

When OnShift first began, we knew that we didn’t want to sell our customers a product and say, “see you later.” Instead, we sought to create meaningful partnerships with our clients from the point of...

National Assisted Living Week: “Family is Forever”

September 12, 2017 | Mark Woodka

It’s National Assisted Living Week and all of us at OnShift are thrilled to be joining in the festivities by recognizing the important role that assisted living plays in caring for our nation’s...

Relieve 4 Common Staff Stressors in Senior Living & Long-Term Care

September 8, 2017 | Mike Pumphrey

Caring for residents can be one of the most rewarding experiences for workers in long-term care and senior living, and the strong bonds that are formed give both parties something to look forward to...

Engaging Employees is Key to Staying Competitive in Senior Living

September 6, 2017 | James Balda

1.2 million—that’s a number familiar to senior living leaders. It’s the number of additional employees—nursing assistants, food service professionals, maintenance workers, etc.—the senior living...

The Goodman Group Gains Quick Labor Management Success

August 31, 2017 | Jim Rubadue

For many providers, the thought of implementing new technology can be overwhelming.

Fortunately, OnShift gets it and makes the process easy. Our trusty customer success team is a dedicated resource...

Introducing OnShift Wallet to Ease Employee Financial Stress

August 28, 2017 | Mark Woodka

While the long-term care and senior living market has seen its ups and downs over the past few years, one thing has remained consistent: the massive need for qualified workers to care for our...

Senior Living & Long-Term Care Staffing in New Development Spotlight

August 25, 2017 | Marti Bowman

Staffing is a top priority for senior housing operators. From managing hourly employees and controlling labor costs, to recruiting, hiring and retaining a millennial workforce, the issues are big…and...

Gen Z: What Senior Care Needs to Know About the Next Generation

August 22, 2017 | Mike Pumphrey

Each generation has its own unique characteristics, particularly when it comes to how they approach work. Baby boomers are known for their strong work ethic and disciplined nature. Generation X is...

PBJ Update: CMS Continues to Crack Down on Incorrect Submissions

August 18, 2017 | Peter Corless

The scrutiny that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) faces with respect to facility Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) reporting continues to evolve and senior care providers need to be aware of...