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March 31, 2017 | James Balda
1.2 million new employees will need to be recruited by 2025 to care for the country’s growing aging population—that’s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In acknowledgment of this critical...
March 28, 2017 | Peter Corless
One major trend the senior living and long-term care (LTC) profession will certainly see in 2017 is a greater emphasis on teams. More and more, organizations are structuring their staff to be team...
March 21, 2017 | James Balda
The Senior Living Certification Commission (SLCC) has announced a list of 252 senior living professionals who have earned their Certified Director of Assisted Living (CDAL) credential.
January 4, 2017 | Peter Corless
Many of you may be aware that I have the distinct privilege and honor to serve on the Board of Governors of the American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). AHCA...
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...
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 18, 2016 | Marti Bowman
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to communication in the workplace.
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...
