There’s no doubt we are witnessing both evolution and revolution in senior living. Perhaps as never before, operators will have good reason to kick up their heels.
Why do you have staffing challenges? Here are 6 possible reasons
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2023
Why do you have staffing challenges? Here are 6 possible reasons
Staffing challenges are easy to see, hard to fix
By
John O'Connor
Aug 05, 2021
It’s not exactly a secret that the field could do a better job of luring good candidates and making sure they do their jobs well. So why isn’t that happening? In a word, economics.
Senior living braces for a workplace shift
By
John O'Connor
Jan 28, 2021
From strictly a policy perspective, President Trump was more of a business person’s ally. But he was defeated by a man who promised to bring a lot of change. And this week we got a real taste of how...
Your favorite columns of 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2020
In a year dominated by the coronavirus, it’s not surprising that COVID-19 popped up more than once as a topic of our most-read columns of 2020 when we examined analytics related to website visitors,...
Trump taking advantage of COVID-19 to bust unions, critics claim
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2020
Unions are alleging that the Trump administration — and more specifically, the Republican-controlled National Labor Relations Board — is taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to further weaken...
Can’t work from home? Many are finding that, well actually, they can
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2020
Senior living would seem to be the very definition of a hands-on business, especially on the front lines.
Labor Department clarifies employee perks that won’t trigger overtime liability
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
For many senior living operators, offering perks such as gym memberships or discretionary bonuses can get tricky. That’s because confusion often abounds about possible overtime provisions that might...
Familiar issues cited as top industry concerns in new report
By
John O'Connor
Dec 13, 2019
Staffing, compliance requirements and resident service are the top three concerns facing senior living operators today, according to a wide-ranging report by software management firm Dude Solutions.
Fed chair anticipates strong labor market
By
John O'Connor
Nov 27, 2019
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said he expects the nation’s labor market to remain strong in the months ahead.