Before your staff hangs the paper turkeys and holiday streamers, make sure their fire safety training is up to speed. As the holiday season approaches, ‘tis the season for making sure all employees are aware of safety guidelines for holiday decorations and why they can pose hazards to staff, residents and visitors. … [Read more...] about The Holiday Season is the Perfect Time to Refresh Staff Training in Fire Safety
Show Me the Money
How does your CNA wage structure measure up? Attracting—and keeping—good talent in long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) is about offering great corporate culture, engaging work and competitive pay. And the pay is the deciding factor, many would say. Turnover rates are consistently high in the certified nurse aide (CNA) category, so HR departments across the LTPAC continuum need to pay diligent attention to what’s going on with hourly CNA pay rates locally, regionally and across the country. CNAs are the workhorses of daily resident care, especially in assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing settings. As of July 2018, the national average pay for a CNA is about $15 per hour, although pay rates tend to swing from $14 to $17 an hour by region and care setting. The pay rate differentials between CNAs and other nursing positions are dramatic, and those trends … [Read more...] about Show Me the Money
Why You Need HR Analytics
Big data can make your HR efforts work harder and smarter HR departments are accustomed to gathering data to track employee performance, but what other measures should you be examining to discover how your organization is faring in the competitive long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) staffing market? … [Read more...] about Why You Need HR Analytics
Post-acute workers are among the least likely to get flu shots
The CDC is urging people to get an early start on influenza prevention. Most healthcare professionals are aware of the impact the influenza season can have, yet long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) workers are among the least likely to get vaccinated in the healthcare sector, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). … [Read more...] about Post-acute workers are among the least likely to get flu shots
Help Wanted: Millennials
As boomers retire, will millennials fill the workforce gaps? The aging of baby boomers has many implications for the long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) industry, especially as communities witness more retirements among their senior clinical administrators and experienced nurses. As competition for quality employees heats up, the good news comes from a surprising source: millennials, who are embracing nursing careers in large numbers. But employers who want to position themselves to attract this demographic may find that a retooling of their recruitment outreach and communication strategies is in order. Numbers Tell the Story Millennials (generally born between 1981 and 1996, although definitions vary) are showing a strong attraction to nursing, a profession that had experienced dramatic recruitment struggles just a decade earlier. Researchers behind [Read more...] about Help Wanted: Millennials
(11/13) Starbucks’ Former HR Exec: Job Candidate’s Answer to a Simple Interview Question Predicts Success Better Than Their Entire Resume – Business Insider
While an applicant’s resume is often filled with accomplishments and successes, Traci Wilk says she’d rather hear about the candidate’s most challenging job experiences. Asking questions that prompt conversations about problem-solving and self-awareness in challenging situations will show a candidate’s “growth mindset”—including flexibility and determination. Read the Full Article. … [Read more...] about (11/13) Starbucks’ Former HR Exec: Job Candidate’s Answer to a Simple Interview Question Predicts Success Better Than Their Entire Resume – Business Insider
(11/12) 3 Ways to Regain Control of Your Day – TLNT.com
You can’t say yes to everything, and even the most organized HR professionals can be overwhelmed by the workload and the “always on” status. Make the most out of the time in your day by prioritizing the day’s tasks, being strategic about automating the little tasks and empowering employees to use other available resources for simpler issues. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (11/12) 3 Ways to Regain Control of Your Day – TLNT.com
(11/9) 3 Killer Ways HR Uses Storytelling To Attract More Candidates – Forbes
Hoping to attract younger generations of workers, HR teams are using storytelling to show the company’s personality and create a more welcoming experience for candidates. Using stories to convey the brand also reduces the administrative and corporate aspects of the candidate’s experience and centers on the mutually beneficial relationship between employer and employee. Read the Full Article. … [Read more...] about (11/9) 3 Killer Ways HR Uses Storytelling To Attract More Candidates – Forbes
(11/8) Election Results: Marijuana Legal in More of the U.S. – SHRM
Three more states—Michigan, Missouri and Utah—legalized marijuana on Election Day for those 21 and older. Missouri and Utah now allow medical marijuana, while Michigan voted to legalize recreational marijuana as well. HR teams in these states should amend their employee drug policy documentation to reflect the changes and should take the opportunity to review drug testing procedures. Read the Full Article … [Read more...] about (11/8) Election Results: Marijuana Legal in More of the U.S. – SHRM
(11/7) Workplace May Be New Battleground for 2019-20 Congress – HR Today
As Democrats take control of the House, most expect a greater emphasis on workplace issues in the next Congress. Some of the changes might include new views on paid leave, job-protected sick time, overtime policies and white-collar salary threshold exemptions. Read the Full Article. … [Read more...] about (11/7) Workplace May Be New Battleground for 2019-20 Congress – HR Today
