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Our New Workforce 360 Survey Report Is Here!

December 4, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

As part of our continuous dedication to the senior care industry, OnShift conducted our second Workforce 360 Survey this past fall. The goal of this survey was to learn more about the workforce...

Finding Gratitude During Challenging Times

November 24, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

I find myself thinking about the Thanksgiving holiday much differently this year than any other time in my life. And I am sure all of you feel the same way. 2020, to say the least, has been filled...

COVID-19 & Compassion Fatigue: Combatting The Perfect Storm

November 18, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

I was reminded of just how long we’ve been under the grips of COVID-19 the other day. OnShift CEO Mark Woodka has been sending daily emails about a wide variety of topics to the entire OnShift team...

Labor Cost Saving Strategies For The COVID Era

November 13, 2020 | Marti Bowman

Lower occupancy, massive PPE costs, testing expenses and increased reliance on overtime and agency staff are the reality for the majority of senior care providers today. And according to Mark...

Advancements In Time & Attendance Increase Security & Drive Infection Control

October 30, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

Nothing is more important to senior care organizations than keeping residents and employees safe – and the pandemic has brought to light just how true that commitment is. Fortunately, vast...

Hidden Labor Costs For I/DD Providers & How To Control Them

October 14, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

Costs in healthcare are on the rise—particularly for I/DD providers caring for clients in a group home or residential setting. Due to the pandemic, many have seen increases in employee call-offs and...

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Best Practices From Argentum 2020

October 7, 2020 | Jenna Berris

As a former journalist, I was so pleased when I was asked to put on my “reporter hat” and attend the Argentum Senior Living Executive Virtual Conference workforce track sessions, which OnShift...

5 Tips For Eliminating Time Theft In Senior Care

October 6, 2020 | Cari Rosenberger

Time theft is expensive and often a hidden business cost for long-term care and senior living providers. Time theft, also referred to as “time fraud,” is when employees receive pay for hours not...

A Q&A With Eleanor Alvarez, A 2020 McKnight’s Women Of Distinction Hall Of Honor Inductee

October 2, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

I had the pleasure of chatting with the very impressive Eleanor Alvarez, founder and president of The Ganzhorn Suites and LeaderStat, and a recent McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor...

#Argentum2020 Recap: Innovative Senior Care Workforce Practices For The New Era

September 30, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

Last week I attended Argentum’s annual conference, which was of course held virtually this year. While I think many of us are still new to conducting business this way, I have to say I was extremely...

The Senior Care Industry’s Quick & Collaborative Response To COVID-19

September 24, 2020 | Peter Corless

Nothing about the COVID-19 pandemic has been easy for long-term care and senior living providers. And we are now going on seven months of what we can only call managed chaos – among other things like...

Supporting Your Essential Senior Living Employees During #NALW

September 14, 2020 | Lisa Fordyce

Happy National Assisted Living Week! This year’s theme is “Caring is EssentiAL,” a nod to the heroic, essential caregivers fighting COVID-19 on the front lines. This week is not only a time to...