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7 Creative Ways To Recognize Your Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
September 9, 2019 | Cari Rosenberger
If you asked a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to describe their job, they would likely start by sharing how rewarding and fulfilling it is to care for those with intellectual developmental...
Senior Care Staff Turnover By The Numbers & Why It Matters To You
September 6, 2019 | Jenna Berris
Today’s job market strongly favors workers over employers in the U.S., and figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates it will continue to be that way for the foreseeable future.
The Evolution (& Successes!) Of OnShift’s All-In-One Mobile App
August 28, 2019 | Jim Rubadue
Let’s go back to 2013. The world welcomed a new royal baby. Scientists discovered that Mars may have once supported life. And OnShift introduced their mobile app for employees. I know, I know. The...
For people considering careers in nursing, now is the perfect time to make the move. It’s a rewarding, fast-paced industry with plenty of jobs available.
Why The LTC & Senior Living Workforce Needs Soft Skills (& How To Ensure Sure You Have Them)
August 9, 2019 | Jenna Berris
Recent research from Stanford Research Center, the Carnegie Foundation and Harvard University indicates that 85% of a new hire’s job success comes from having well-developed soft skills. Such skills ...
When I talk to recruiters and HR leaders in senior living, I tend to hear a lot about ghosting. Most commonly, “ghosting” refers to job applicants disappearing without a trace—missing appointments,...
The Critical Impact Of Employee Burnout In Senior Care
July 31, 2019 | Tommy Marzella
Employee burnout seems to be the hot topic as of late. But what seems like an industry buzzword is actually quite serious -- so much so that the World Health Organization recently declared employee...
Recruiting To Retain Staff In IDD & Behavioral Health
July 29, 2019 | Cari Rosenberger
In May 2019, unemployment rates fell to their lowest levels since 1969 at 3.6%. And while in June rates rose slightly to 3.7%, there’s little reason to believe unemployment will significantly...
Diagnosing The Health Of Your Workforce: 3 Metrics To Measure
July 19, 2019 | Peter Corless
We often speak about senior care recruitment and retention as if they are one measure. And unfortunately, when we do this, the retention component is often the portion of this initiative that gets...
What does it take to become a leader in senior living? This is something I’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about with the Argentum team and our members. I’m spurred, in part, by my...
Introducing...The BIGGER Book of Perks in Senior Care
July 12, 2019 | Tommy Marzella
We were thrilled by your positive response to our Big Book of Perks in Senior Care. And since we’re in the business of creating content that helps providers win over staff. we knew we had to compile...
Illinois Legislation Brings Employee Burnout Front & Center
July 9, 2019 | Lisa Fordyce
It’s no secret that staffing levels are under constant scrutiny. Many skilled nursing providers are scrambling to staff consistently due to high turnover rates and a growing staff shortage. And now...
