InFront on the Workforce

Long-term and post-acute care publication

Subscribe | Events | Advertise | Contact Us

Featured

Start the Year Off Right with 5 Hot Staffing Trends for 2022

By /

Solving the staffing crisis is on just about everyone’s wish list going into 2022. While there are no easy answers, some promising trends could mean good news for employers.

Over 8 million people are seeking work in this country. Sounds good, right? Well, not when you consider that 10 million workers are needed to fill job openings nationwide. And this situation is particularly dire in senior and long-term care, where providers say they need to hire at least 50% more workers to be fully staffed. So what are the answers?

The Great Employer-Employee Gap Is Real: How Can You Bridge It?

By /

It’s clear that organizations have work to do if they want to create and sustain cultures that attract and retain good workers.

The battle for talent continues, but many employers still are disconnected from their workers, according to the 2021 Pulse Survey. There also continues to be equity and inclusion issues, and working parents are still struggling with efforts to balance job and family responsibilities.

Helpful Ha-has: How Workplace Humor Can Empower Your Teams

By /

Let’s face it. Times are tense. People are stressed out, overworked, and juggling a variety of personal and professional challenges. Laughter can help.

Studies show that laughter can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve your immune system, and boost your mood. Even in challenging times, there is place for humor in the workplace, but there need to be some parameters.

Communication Is the Lifeline During a Crisis: How to Make Sure It’s Strong and Steady

By /

Whether it’s a pandemic, flood, hurricane, wildfire, or something else, when disaster strikes communication can minimize the chaos and help keep people safe. Here’s how.

Communication can’t wait until disaster strikes. Employees need to know what to expect from you. They should feel confident that you will do everything possible to protect them (and their families) and keep them safe.

Survey Identifies Productivity, Team Training and Development As Top HR Priorities for 2021

By /

After one of the most difficult years of their careers, HR leaders are focused on the future and have a clear vision for creating and maintaining engaged, skilled teams.

A new survey of HR leaders shows that they have a broader role than ever to play and that they are laser focused on building skilled, engaged teams.

New Report Suggests Federal Policy Priorities for the Direct Care Workforce

By /

Direct care workers are an essential part of the long-term care’s future. What types of federal interventions are needed to support workers and enable them to thrive moving forward? A new report suggests solutions.

Between 2019 and 2029, 7.4 million new jobs will be necessary to meet the growing demand for direct care workers in post-acute and long-term care (PALTC). Add to the that 6.9 million openings created by workers transferring to other occupations or leaving the workforce altogether, and a serious workforce crisis is brewing. With worker shortages already causing challenges across the county, a significant federal investment in this workforce is desperately needed. A new report from PHI International identifies several opportunities for the government to support direct care professionals and attract more workers to the field.

From New Normal to Next Normal: Looking into the Post-Pandemic Crystal Ball

By /

How has the pandemic changed your employees and your organization? Now is the time to take stock and create the workplace of the future that everyone wants.

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic changed us – as individuals, as workers, as employers, and as citizens. A recent survey of 14,000 people details the specifics of some of these changes and what impact they might have moving forward.

A Little Nudge Can Result in Big Change

By /

Can you ‘nudge’ employees into making better decisions or embracing change? According to some experts, you can.

The ‘nudge,’ a concept that uses positive reimbursement and indirect suggestions to influence behavior and decision making, has made its way into the workplace. Used appropriately and ethically, it can lead to better decisions and improved employee satisfaction.

Think Twice Before You Send That Late Night Email

By /

Working all the time not only blurs the line between work and personal life. It hurts morale and can kill productivity.

Stress and burnout are more common than ever, and one main contributor is that workers are tethered to their phones 24/7. As a result, many feel that they’re never off the clock; and often managers and colleagues expect responses to emails and texts any time of the day or night.