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5 Ways Home Health Providers Can Stand Out From The Competition & Hire Top Talent
July 16, 2021 | Jenna Berris
When it comes to hiring in home health, competition is at an all-time high. In fact, our most recent Workforce 360 Report found that 67% of healthcare professionals cite finding and hiring qualified...
How Skilled Nursing Facilities Can Prepare For Inevitable Staffing Ratio Increases
July 13, 2021 | Peter Corless
Most of us who have worked or are working in the skilled nursing profession know that federal law requires Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty at...
New & Notable: 5 Innovative Recruitment & Retention Tactics To Try Today
July 9, 2021 | Peter Corless
The stakes are higher than ever for attracting hourly workers as retail and hospitality are now offering sign-on bonuses, flexible schedules and even free tutoring for employees’ children. But these...
New Research: Insight Into Employees' Personal & Professional Needs, Wants & Challenges
July 1, 2021 | Mike Pumphrey
The pandemic taught us the power of listening to and supporting our employees. And to help providers continue these efforts and make more informed decisions about the initiatives and resources they...
Why Now Is The Time For I/DD Providers To Rethink Their Timeclocks
June 30, 2021 | Cari Rosenberger
Change has been inevitable over the last year. And as we enter into the next chapter, many I/DD providers are taking a closer look at the technologies they currently have in place. According to a...
The Top Strategies For Providing Person-Centered Care In LTC & Senior Living
June 24, 2021 | Lori Presser
What does the future of care look like in our assisted living and long-term care communities? Answering that question has been the main priority for the Ohio-Person Centered Care Coalition, for which...
New! The Executive Buyer’s Guide To Modern Time & Attendance Software
June 17, 2021 | Cari Rosenberger
The events of the last year or so have shown us just how important technology is to the future of the senior care industry, especially as a growing number of people enter communities. In fact, in a...
CEO Sit Down: Why Financial Wellness Is The New Essential Perk In Senior Care
June 8, 2021 | Mark Woodka
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Safwan Shah, the founder and CEO of our partner company, Payactiv. Payactiv, a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B-Corp, gives employees...
ICYMI: Post-Pandemic Labor Cost Reduction & Employee Engagement Best Practices For A Fresh Start
June 4, 2021 | Jason Kasik
As part of OnShift's Customer Success team, I work with our valued clients to understand and solve their most pressing workforce challenges. And while the pandemic has definitely taken a toll on the...
Customer Success Story: Belmont Village Improves Employee Engagement Through Partnership With OnShift
May 27, 2021 | Jess Modic
Belmont Village, a senior living organization with approximately 3700 employees across 30+ communities, approached OnShift in 2016 with a few key workforce management goals in mind. They were looking...
New & Notable: 3 Senior Care Workforce Recruitment & Retention Best Practices
May 26, 2021 | Peter Corless
There’s no shortage of best practice sharing across this profession, which is a true testament to both the resourceful nature of those working in senior care and the sense of community that we’ve...
The Importance of Collaborative Employee Scheduling In Behavioral Healthcare
May 21, 2021 | Cari Rosenberger
Employee scheduling in behavioral healthcare can be complex. But when done effectively, it can help organizations reduce excess labor costs, boost employee satisfaction and engagement, and improve...
