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December 29, 2016 | James Balda
Job growth in senior living continues to accelerate, adding a net 5,100 jobs in the 3rd quarter of 2016, according to Argentum’s most recent report, “State of the Senior Living Workforce,” sponsored...
December 20, 2016 | Mark Woodka
It’s hard to believe another year is almost behind us. And what a year it was! For OnShift, 2016 was a year of partnership, innovation and learning.
December 15, 2016 | Mike Pumphrey
I’m one of those people that need to be connected to work - always. But work continues even when I’m not in the office, which can make it difficult. That’s why having my phone within arm’s length is...
December 13, 2016 | Peter Corless
The first Payroll-Based Journal reporting period had its challenges, from confusion on which direct care hours providers should report to technical difficulties when submitting. These multiple issues...
November 29, 2016 | James Balda
While the senior living industry faces challenges in growing, training and retaining a caring, professional workforce, its status as a recession-proof, growth industry makes it attractive to...
November 22, 2016 | Mark Woodka
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. It is not commercial and artificial; it is a time to reflect on our lives, friends, loved ones and others that influence our lives and be thankful...
November 18, 2016 | Marti Bowman
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to communication in the workplace.
November 11, 2016 | Mike Pumphrey
The biggest news coming from Washington D.C. this week is that the new Payroll-Based Journal reporting information is due. OK maybe this is the second biggest story. But skilled nursing providers are...
November 1, 2016 | James Balda
Interest in a career in the senior living industry is closely and directly linked with awareness and familiarity with senior living, according to the results of a new survey published by Argentum and...
October 24, 2016 | Jim Rubadue
Change is hard. We’ve all experienced the pain associated with change at some point. Perhaps it’s a new exercise program. For a couple of weeks, your body will protest the move from sedentary to...
October 21, 2016 | Mike Pumphrey
Social media has taken society by storm, and it affects many areas of daily life, from communication and news consumption to parenting and work.
Nearly two-thirds of American adults use social...
October 20, 2016 | Mike Pumphrey
It seems that everything under the sun can be handled directly from a mobile device these days.
Need a ride? There’s an app for that. Want to order food? There’s an app for that, too. Have to get in...