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A Growing Number Of Organizations & Associations Join The Vaccine Mandate Movement
August 5, 2021 | Peter Corless
There have been several developments this past week on the vaccine mandate front. Dozens of organizations have instituted mandates, and a growing list of industry associations are offering their...
Gamifying Employee Attendance To Reduce Excess Labor Costs In Senior Care
July 23, 2021 | Michelle Maly
Employee engagement software, at its core, is meant to boost staff satisfaction and reduce turnover. And we created OnShift Engage back in 2017 to achieve both of those things through automated...
New Research Into The Needs, Wants & Challenges Of Frontline Staff
July 21, 2021 | Mark Woodka
If there’s a silver lining to the pandemic, it’s that senior living providers put an extra focus on listening to and supporting their staff. And to help providers continue this effort moving forward,
5 Ways Home Health Providers Can Stand Out From The Competition & Hire Top Talent
July 16, 2021 | Jenna Berris
When it comes to hiring in home health, competition is at an all-time high. In fact, our most recent Workforce 360 Report found that 67% of healthcare professionals cite finding and hiring qualified...
How Skilled Nursing Facilities Can Prepare For Inevitable Staffing Ratio Increases
July 13, 2021 | Peter Corless
Most of us who have worked or are working in the skilled nursing profession know that federal law requires Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes to have a registered nurse (RN) on duty at...
New & Notable: 5 Innovative Recruitment & Retention Tactics To Try Today
July 9, 2021 | Peter Corless
The stakes are higher than ever for attracting hourly workers as retail and hospitality are now offering sign-on bonuses, flexible schedules and even free tutoring for employees’ children. But these...
New Research: Insight Into Employees' Personal & Professional Needs, Wants & Challenges
July 1, 2021 | Mike Pumphrey
The pandemic taught us the power of listening to and supporting our employees. And to help providers continue these efforts and make more informed decisions about the initiatives and resources they...
Why Now Is The Time For I/DD Providers To Rethink Their Timeclocks
June 30, 2021 | Cari Rosenberger
Change has been inevitable over the last year. And as we enter into the next chapter, many I/DD providers are taking a closer look at the technologies they currently have in place. According to a...
The Top Strategies For Providing Person-Centered Care In LTC & Senior Living
June 24, 2021 | Lori Presser
What does the future of care look like in our assisted living and long-term care communities? Answering that question has been the main priority for the Ohio-Person Centered Care Coalition, for which...
New! The Executive Buyer’s Guide To Modern Time & Attendance Software
June 17, 2021 | Cari Rosenberger
The events of the last year or so have shown us just how important technology is to the future of the senior care industry, especially as a growing number of people enter communities. In fact, in a...
CEO Sit Down: Why Financial Wellness Is The New Essential Perk In Senior Care
June 8, 2021 | Mark Woodka
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Safwan Shah, the founder and CEO of our partner company, Payactiv. Payactiv, a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B-Corp, gives employees...
ICYMI: Post-Pandemic Labor Cost Reduction & Employee Engagement Best Practices For A Fresh Start
June 4, 2021 | Jason Kasik
As part of OnShift's Customer Success team, I work with our valued clients to understand and solve their most pressing workforce challenges. And while the pandemic has definitely taken a toll on the...
