The arguably second biggest labor problem in senior living: more workers soon may want to unionize.
How soon will the other shoe drop?
By
John O'Connor
Apr 06, 2023
CMS still has another shoe to drop: an imminent staffing requirement. And if you think it will just affect nursing homes, a recent study says otherwise.
Big things matter. Just like little things.
By
John O'Connor
Mar 30, 2023
No harm in making big plans. But that day job still has to get done.
Senior living needs to give recycling a whole new meaning
By
John O'Connor
Mar 23, 2023
So you want to build a senior living campus, eh? What if I told you there was a much easier, less costly, more welcome way to proceed? There is.
What COVID-19 has taught senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Mar 16, 2023
This might be a good time to size up COVID’s key lessons for senior living operators. Three clearly stick out.
Are you ready for the 10-person challenge?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 09, 2023
“Every single one of us needs to be sure we have at least 10 people who stand on our shoulders,” Bob Kramer said Tuesday in accepting the inaugural Career Achievement Award of the McKnight’s...
$200,000 plus overtime? Don’t laugh
By
John O'Connor
Mar 02, 2023
Would your senior living organization like to deal with yet another compliance hurdle? Well then, here you go: The nation’s highest court just ruled that workers pulling down C-suite compensation may...
Why your severance agreements may be breaking the law
By
John O'Connor
Feb 23, 2023
Earlier this week, the National Labor Relations Board determined that employers insisting on certain conditions in severance agreements is against the law.
CNAs to the rescue in senior living?
By
John O'Connor
Feb 16, 2023
A plan in Virginia to enable CNAs to meet training requirements in assisted living communities is something other states should consider.
A real reason to be upset
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2023
Instead of screaming at each other and pointing fingers, perhaps lawmakers should do something that actually will help the senior voting block they covet: start making long-term care better.