Soft skills, attention to high-performers drive retention, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 01, 2022
In looking for the best answers on how to address historic staffing challenges in senior living, according to a “human capital” expert, the secret is to go back to the future.
Stay interviews in senior care: A guide for managers
By
Cara Silletto
Sep 29, 2023
Retaining and keeping dedicated staff is paramount in senior care. A key strategy for this is implementing the “stay interview,” a proactive approach to understanding employee experiences, concerns...
Are people really satisfied in their roles?
By
Cara Silletto
Sep 01, 2022
There are levels to every organization, and after seeing the results of this year’s Mood of the Market survey by McKnight’s, we must keep in mind that the respondents were nearly all administrators...
Google is one of the best places to work. Can nursing homes emulate it?
By
Jasmine Travers, Ph.D., R.N.,
Jan 18, 2023
Staffing shortages in nursing homes are worse now than ever before. In 2019, 588,000 certified nursing assistant (CNA) positions in nursing homes needed to be filled. Since the start of the pandemic, 238,000...
The allure of the money: Is it really about that when employees leave?
By
Martie Moore
Feb 10, 2023
“This makes me feel so valued.” Scrolling through social media, my eyes were drawn into the post and the picture. What made the individual feel valued? Her employer sent pizza on her birthday while...
Nurse hiring bonuses: More harm than good?
By
Adam Chambers
Nov 15, 2023
Nursing jobs are three times more likely to include a signing bonus than other professions, according to Indeed. These financial incentives are designed to draw attention, make job ads stand out, and entice...