Regional Health Properties loses $3.2 million in second quarter
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2018
Regional Health Properties Inc. reported a loss of $3.2 million in its second quarter. That amounts to a loss of approximately 23 cents per share.
Builders remain confident in the 55-plus single family housing market
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2018
Builder confidence in the 55-plus single-family housing market rose by one point in the second quarter, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
When it comes to recruitment and retention, these guys school the competition
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
So what’s to be done when you need employees who are better trained and more loyal?
Employers gain more sway in determining religious accommodations
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Although employees are entitled to religious accommodation, they are not entitled to accommodation by choice, according to a recent court ruling.
Florida cities dominate list of retiree-friendly locales
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
If WalletHub’s new list of top retirement destinations is to be believed, Florida appears to be a can’t-miss target.
Benzodiazepines identified as latest Alzheimer’s risk
By
John O'Connor
Aug 16, 2018
Benzodiazepine use may modestly increase the odds your residents will get Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
Why more senior living leaders need to take a hike
By
John O'Connor
Aug 09, 2018
While you are hammering away at spreadsheets, emails and other matters that just can’t wait, you may be slowly, but surely, becoming less connected.
Actually, it’s a breakthrough senior living operators would cheer as well
By
John O'Connor
Aug 07, 2018
Many people in the senior living sector found my most recent column offensive and off the mark. On further review, I must agree.
NLRB may revisit email access and unionization efforts
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
The National Labor Relations board announced Wednesday it will accept briefs on whether to revisit a 2014 ruling that allowed workers to use employer email systems for union-related activities. Comments...
Sudden spike seen in wages and benefits
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
Workers saw their wages and benefits increase by the fastest rate in nearly a decade, a sign that senior living operators are continuing to feel upward wage pressures.