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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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Identifying Senior Living Workforce Solutions at a Local Level

July 10, 2018 | James Balda

Finding dedicated and talented workers is a priority across the country, and Argentum recently launched Senior Living Works to be a national solution for the industry. But the real action takes place...

Employee Onboarding: How To Create An Engaging & Fun First Day

June 29, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey

The first day at a new job is a big moment for any employee. First days are exciting but also overwhelming, which makes it even more important for employers to create fun and engaging first day plans...

Introducing Our Cost Of Employee Turnover Calculator

June 26, 2018 | Tommy Marzella

Employee turnover in the senior care industry is a big problem. On average, it ranges between 40-75% per year, with 40% of new hires leaving in the first 90 days. Many providers recognize how...

Why & How To Help Employees Achieve Financial Wellness

June 22, 2018 | Tommy Marzella

Over half of U.S. employees report that they’re financially stressed and 70% of those people say they would be unable to cover unexpected expenses. What's more, 90 million are living...

Argentum's Socioeconomic Portrait of Today’s Senior Living Employee

June 19, 2018 | James Balda

Senior living is a labor-intensive industry with a nearly one-to-one ratio of employees to residents. We all know recruitment challenges lie ahead as the number of aging Americans grows, so we need...

Happy National Nursing Assistants Week From All Of Us At OnShift

June 14, 2018 | Lisa Fordyce

Of all the industry weeks, I have to say this one holds a special place in my heart since being nursing assistant was the catalyst in my career.

They say that everything happens for a reason and we...

6 Turnover Prevention Tips From An Employee Retention Pro

June 12, 2018 | Tommy Marzella

Employee turnover in senior care is a big problem, to put it lightly. Why? Well, 64% of new hires in senior care turn over within the first six months of employment, costing organizations, on...

Argentum Launches Senior Living Works Initiative

June 6, 2018 | James Balda

As an industry, we need to ensure a strong long-term succession plan focused on developing our future leaders. But, how do we get the word out that senior living offers a rewarding and fulfilling...

6 Tactics To Make Staff Meetings More Effective In Senior Care

June 4, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey

Every employee, from hourly workers to c-suite executives, has sat through some bad meetings. However, when run well, meetings can bring teams closer, get everyone on the same page, solve problems...

Everything You Need To Know About Engaging Employees In Senior Care

May 23, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey

Over half of your employees are looking for another job and the competition for attracting new talent is fierce due to low unemployment rates and a growing workforce shortage. So, what’s your best...

5 Recruiting Tips: How To Avoid Losing Quality Candidates

May 18, 2018 | Tommy Marzella

Competition for talent is at an all-time high in the senior care industry, making it all the more important that your hiring process is organized, efficient and candidate-centric. The candidate’s...

Free Checklist: What To Look For In A Senior Care Scheduling Software

May 11, 2018 | Mike Pumphrey

 Having the right scheduling software in place helps reduce unnecessary labor costs and increase scheduling efficiencies, all while supporting your biggest priority: providing the highest quality of...