A jolt of excitement hits when a LinkedIn message pops up from a healthcare recruiter. Or you see your dream job on a job board and meet all the qualifications. But when you realize you have no clue what healthcare company these opportunities are with, you might hesitate. In an age of information, where every… Read more »
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What to Look for When Hiring a Senior Living Executive Chef
The role of the Executive Chef has recently evolved into something of a celebrity within the senior living industry. Many senior living communities are elevating their dining programs to produce menus and foods that rival top resorts. As the demand for distinguished food and beverage grows among residents and operators, so does the demand for… Read more »
How Poor Candidate Experiences Derail Your Recruitment Efforts
One of the most often-overlooked aspects of a recruitment process is what the interview experience is like for the candidates. Are they made to wait weeks for the next interview step? Are they given accurate information about the opportunity? Did they receive adequate feedback after the interviews? The recruitment process doesn’t happen in a vacuum,… Read more »
Is your Senior Living Community Ready for the Great Unbundling?
Airlines and hotels have embraced the unbundled service model for years. It allows consumers to access quality services at a lower entry price and pay for extras as they see necessary. So, it’s only natural that as Senior Living further segments into more independent and active living operations, unbundling services will become more prominent. Today’s… Read more »
Quiet Quitting: Separating the Symptom from the Cause
Quiet quitting. What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year. Is it a valid phenomenon, or is it nothing more than catchy clickbait? To a certain degree, the answer to that question does not matter. Rather than debating the significance of the symptoms,… Read more »
Does Your Healthcare Organization Have a Succession Plan?
The wave of boomers retiring is reaching its full crest. This is not news, of course, but their mass exodus from the workforce has created a problem that many have dubbed “The Great Retirement.” The solution, in part, is to identify the next generation of leaders to fill their shoes. In addition to closing the… Read more »
6 Ways to Make Digital Employee Recognition Programs a Success for Your Healthcare Team
Common sense (and countless psychology studies) tells us that positive reinforcement is the best way to keep teams motivated and retain workers. But the fast-paced and stressful environments of most healthcare facilities make it challenging for leaders to slow down and find time to express gratitude and give kudos to their hardworking team. While there… Read more »
Make Your Words Matter
Humans speak their first fully-formed words sometime between 9 – 12 months of age. It’s a big deal, delighting our parents and launching us into the world of interactive communication. For the rest of our lives, words are the foundation of (almost) everything we do. Psychologist Dr. Jordan Peterson says, “If you can think, speak,… Read more »
Why Do Candidates Reject Job Offers? (and what healthcare companies can do about it)
It is one of the most perplexing and frustrating experiences for hiring managers. You spend weeks courting and interviewing a candidate. They have the qualifications you’re looking for and seem excited about the opportunity. You present them with a job offer and…they decline it. Why are candidates rejecting job offers more and more in healthcare?… Read more »
5 Ways Senior Living Communities Can Recruit Competitively
Good news: Senior Living community occupancy rates are finally picking back up following the losses during the pandemic. The bad news is that the Senior Living industry workforce is at the lowest point in the last fifteen years. This means that communities across the country are scrambling to rebuild their teams to keep up with… Read more »