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(6/21) Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Improve Vetting, Training of Caregivers in Nursing Homes

By Joanne Kaldy / June 20, 2022

  A bipartisan bill designed to help nursing homes improve their vetting and training of caregiving staff has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate. If passed, the legislation would:

  • Provide senior living facilities with the necessary tools to hire experienced staff and continue to meet the high demand for workers without sacrificing quality.
  • Amend what bill sponsors describe as “overly restrictive” regulations that keep some nursing homes from conducting training programs for in-house CNAs for two years after deficiencies such as poor working conditions or patient safety violations are discovered.
  • Allow nursing homes that have been assessed a civil monetary penalty of more than $10,000 and prohibited from conducting CNA staff training programs for two to reinstate their training programs. They can do this if the facility has corrected a deficiency for which a civil monetary penalty was assessed, the deficiency didn’t result in immediate risk … [Read more...] about (6/21) Senators Re-Introduce Legislation to Improve Vetting, Training of Caregivers in Nursing Homes

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(6/20) Best Practices for Managing “Lumpy” Workloads

By Joanne Kaldy / June 20, 2022

Work isn’t always consistent and predictable. Instead, it can be “lumpy,” that is, it’s busy one day, slow the next or you have to juggle different tasks at different times. Lumpy workloads can be more challenging to handle because they’re harder to predict and plan for. However, there are a few ways to smooth out these bumps:

  • Reorganize the workflow to restructure internal processes and make them more flexible.
  • Resist the urge to create busy work during downtimes. Instead, use these as opportunities for training, education, and team building.
  • Look for ways to make the workload more predictable. Determine if someone or something in your organization is creating lumpiness.
  • Cross-training will enable workers to switch gears and chip in when help is needed in a different area or discipline.
  • Consider the benefit of hiring seasonal or temporary workers. Try to plan and budget for these individuals.
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(6/17) 6 Mistakes HR Pros Make in Addressing Employee Activism

By Joanne Kaldy / June 16, 2022

People of all ages are participating in activism to make their voices heard, express their beliefs, and advocate for causes. It is important for HR and other leaders not to react or interfering inappropriately with employee activism. Don’t make these mistakes:

  • Thinking the First Amendment prevents all speech. The First Amendment protects people against government overreach or punitive action. However, it doesn’t protect workers from offensive language or hate speech or involvement in hate groups.
  • Believing the National Labor Relations Act applies only to unionized workplaces. This law protects the rights of workers to engage in concerted activity such as political activism and social justice issues.
  • Skimping on management training. Make sure management at all levels know what your company will and won’t allow.
Read the full article. … [Read more...] about (6/17) 6 Mistakes HR Pros Make in Addressing Employee Activism

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(6/16) Tech Skill Proficiency Dropped “Significantly’ in 2021, Report Says

By Joanne Kaldy / June 16, 2022

According to a new study, workers in the U.S. are falling behind on tech skills:

  • The U.S. remained flat in overall skills proficiency. We are 29th, behind countries in Asia and Europe.
  • Technology skills proficiency in the U.S. dropped from 69% in 2021 to 43% this year.
  • People in the Northeast, upper Midwest, and along the Pacific Coast have the highest skills proficiency in business, while those in the South fell behind. Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin ranked highest in business proficiency overall in the U.S.
  • Idaho has the highest level of technology skills in the country. People in the state also earned a perfect 100% proficiency for mobile development skills.
  • There has been a greater focus on human skills amid rapid workforce changes in the U.S. This includes skills such as resilience, project management, decision making, planning, storytelling, and experimentation.
  • The U.S. continues to be behind the curve in … [Read more...] about (6/16) Tech Skill Proficiency Dropped “Significantly’ in 2021, Report Says

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(6/16) 6 Ways to Become a More Empathetic Organization

By Joanne Kaldy / June 14, 2022

At a time when stress is high and staffing is short, empathy – understanding your workers – is a significant way to increase engagement and retention. Consider these six ways to build a more empathetic organization:

  1. Listen to your workers, ask questions, and respond. Address their concerns and insights in policies as appropriate.
  2. Encourage genuine perspective-taking. Put yourself in employees’ shoes and apply this to problem-solving, conflict resolution, and driving innovation.
  3. Cultivate compassion. Practice regular verbal encouragement and motivation that exemplifies compassion. Communicate transparently and clearly. Be aware of people’s emotions and thoughts. Remember that words can make or ruin someone’s day.
  4. Organize empathy training. Make this consistent and ongoing. Include it in onboarding.
  5. Tweak your hiring process. Look for empathy in job candidates.
  6. Reward empathy. Recognize workers who exhibit … [Read more...] about (6/16) 6 Ways to Become a More Empathetic Organization

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(6/14) Gen Z Employees Are Feeling Disconnected. Here’s How Employers Can Help

By Joanne Kaldy / June 13, 2022

Your youngest workers don’t feel engaged. In fact, according to a new study, nearly half of young adults experienced mental health decline during the last half of the pandemic; and they’re having trouble interacting and connecting with others. You can help. Here’s how:

  • Prioritize mental health. This needs to start at the top with investment in mental health programs that address stress management, resilience, and mindfulness.
  • Infuse mental health throughout the organization. Make sure your benefits cover therapy or stipends from mental health services. Offer activities that promote good mental health and wellness. Publish newsletters that focus on mental health, highlighting resources such as support groups.
  • Make onboarding a community-building effort. Focus onboarding on allowing new workers to get to know each other, ask questions, and get comfortable with their new work environment in a safe space.
  • Offer coaching for young workers. … [Read more...] about (6/14) Gen Z Employees Are Feeling Disconnected. Here’s How Employers Can Help

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(6/13) Value-Based Leadership in Action

By Joanne Kaldy / June 12, 2022

Value-based leadership starts with a foundation of emotional intelligence, as well as attributes such as self-reflection, a balanced perspective, and real humility. This type of leadership makes people stronger and more productive. To create a culture where value-based leadership thrives, consider these steps:

  1. Express this on day one with new hires. Clarify what this means to them and how it will positively impact their job and increase their engagement at work.
  2. Introduce your values to your current team. Be open and honest about why you are moving to value-based leadership, what it means, and how it will work. Reset and announce expectations accordingly. At the same time, encourage workers' questions, concerns, etc. People will feel more confidence and comfortable when they know what’s expected of them; but realize that this won’t be one and done. Training and messages must be ongoing.
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(6/10) Twitter Analysis and Healthcare Worker Surveys Give New Insights into COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

By Joanne Kaldy / June 10, 2022

Through an analysis of available data and social media posts, researchers have offered some insights into vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers:

  • “Freedom” was a powerful motivational factor, suggesting that emphasizing “freedom from fear” post-vaccination could potentially help reduce vaccine hesitancy, the study authors suggested.
  • Misinformation had an impact, so countering this early and often could be a viable strategy to help reduce vaccine hesitancy.
  • Lack or perceived lack of access to vaccination led some workers to remain unvaccinated. The researchers stressed the value of making vaccine clinics accessible and convenient.
“Talking with someone about the COVID-19 vaccine doesn’t have to be a time-consuming lecture—in fact, that probably won’t work. Rather, hearing their concerns, sharing personal experiences and giving thoughtful feedback that validates and explores those concerns—something that can take less than 10 … [Read more...] about (6/10) Twitter Analysis and Healthcare Worker Surveys Give New Insights into COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy

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(6/9) 48 Percent of Assisted Living Providers May Close Due to Workforce Issues: Survey

By Joanne Kaldy / June 9, 2022

In a new survey, 52% of assisted living providers say their workforce circumstances are worse than they were in January; and 48% worry that they may have to close their communities if workforce challenges continue. Among other findings from the survey:

  • Providers say their operational costs have increased 40% from this time last year; and more than a third say they’re operating at a loss.
  • 35% of providers say they can’t sustain their current operations for more than a year.
  • 30% say they are limited new move-ins or closing their communities because of operations and staffing challenges.
  • 87% of respondents say they’re having a somewhat or very difficult time hiring new staff members, with about half of providers saying they’re turning to temp agencies to fill shifts.
  • The vast majority of participants (98%) say they have asked existing staff to work overtime or extra shifts to make up for staffing shortages.
  • 67% of … [Read more...] about (6/9) 48 Percent of Assisted Living Providers May Close Due to Workforce Issues: Survey

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(6/8) How To Celebrate Pride Month Sustainably

By Joanne Kaldy / June 8, 2022

June is Pride Month; and celebrating means more than putting out a rainbow flag. It is an opportunity to increase diversity, inclusion, and teamwork. Here are a few productive ways to recognize Pride Month at your organization:

  • Hold a diversity and inclusion training session.
  • Have an external consultant evaluate diversity in your organization and suggest ways to make your workplace more inclusive.
  • Hire/designate a diversity and inclusion officer.
  • Ensure access to gender neutral restrooms.
  • Invite an LGBTQ+ speaker in for a program.
  • Screen a documentary about LGBTQ+ rights or history.
  • Offer a list of books on Pride Month or LGBTQ+ to workers.
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