InFront on Post-Acute HR (2024)

09/09/2021

With new outbreaks of COVID being reported, you and your staff can’t relax just yet. You need continued vigilance and strong infection prevention and control measures in place. https://bit.ly/3mPx1Rw

With new outbreaks of COVID being reported, you and your staff can’t relax just yet. You need continued vigilance and strong infection prevention and control measures in place: Rethink plans for big events. A crowded July 4th concert at a CCRC in Florida is suspected as the source of up to 30 case...

07/09/2021

Collaboration is key. But why is it so hard to get it right? Avoid these mistakes: https://bit.ly/3zusMhR

Here is the cold, hard truth: professionals want to collaborate, but they don’t know how. If your team is making any of these mistakes, it could be keeping you from collaborating effectively: Your team doesn’t understand that collaboration is uniquely different thatn cooperation and coordination...

06/09/2021

Workers aged 45 and up often are seen as weaker job candidates than their younger counterparts. Learn more about the extent of ageism in the global workforce: https://bit.ly/3BhtOOK

A new report details the extent of ageism in the global workforce: Workers aged 45 and up often are seen as weaker job candidates than their younger counterparts. Hiring managers say that only 17% of middle-aged candidates are “application-ready” and just 18% have relevant skills or experience. ...

03/09/2021

Do You Answer Emails Outside Work Hours? Do You Send Them? New Research Shows How Dangerous This Can Be. https://bit.ly/2UXXxww

Researchers surveyed 2,200 employees to study how digital communication affects work stress, work-life balance, health, and sleep. They found: 21% of respondents said their supervisors expect them to respond to work-related communications after work hours. 55% said they have sent digital communicati...

01/09/2021

Mental healthcare providers are reporting tremendous increases in employees seeking care and support; and surveys suggest that many feel depressed, anxious, and/or burned out but are afraid, unable, or unwilling to get help. https://bit.ly/2WHOroq

Mental healthcare providers are reporting tremendous increases in employees seeking care and support; and surveys suggest that many feel depressed, anxious, and/or burned out but are afraid, unable, or unwilling to get help. The good news is that many companies have started introducing a variety of....

31/08/2021

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6 Condescending Phrases People Say at Work Without Realizing It. https://bit.ly/3mMT3oc

More than ever, words matter. Workplace morale and employee retention are strongly connected to how people are treated and how their supervisors and colleagues make them feel. It’s important to think about words and phrases you use that could unintentionally hurt motivation, confidence, and engage...

30/08/2021

An ongoing shortage of physicians to serve as medical directors may be having a negative impact on facilities’ ability to get workers vaccinated. https://bit.ly/3zBSUYk

An ongoing shortages of physicians to serve as medical directors may be having a negative impact on facilities’ ability to get workers vaccinated. Authors of a new article suggest: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have great faith in their medical directors, and an engaged medical direct helps ...

30/08/2021

Organizations need to find ways to attract and keep great employees. One promising idea is to focus on the needs of single working parents. https://bit.ly/3gNqV09

With worker shortages not going away any time soon, organizations need to find ways to attract and keep great employees. One promising idea is to focus on the needs of single working parents. The U.S. has one of the highest rates of children living with a single parent. These moms and dads have been...

13/08/2021

"How to keep working through a pandemic" is not a headline we thought we'd ever write. But, here we are. Keep your workers engaged and focused with these tips: https://bit.ly/2V1Zt78

Even during a crisis or emergency, you have to keep your organization working. Here are six tips to keep work on track and workers focused, engaged, and connected: Develop an emergency communication plan. This should detail how employees will keep in touch with their employer, colleagues, and others...

12/08/2021

We have a surprising answer for what caregivers in senior living want. Hint, it's more than pay. https://bit.ly/3ybAhtr

If you think you know what really matters to caregivers, think again. A new survey has some surprising results about what caregivers in senior living want: While pay rate is the highest ranked factor for what motivates caregivers in their employment decisions, they are more likely to leave due to fe...

11/08/2021

The long-term care workforce is dwindling. Here are 6 strategies to help rebuild it: https://bit.ly/3zJuHPd

In a new report from LeadingAge, the organization identified what it sees as ways to address the top workforce challenges in long-term care: Expand the caregiver pipeline by targeting recruitment efforts to nontraditional workers. Strengthening education and training via the incorporation of compete...

11/08/2021

Are you considering a COVID-19 Employee vaccination policy? Here are some tips around the delicate topic: https://bit.ly/3yavhoZ

An academic medical center in Texas has found a successful formula for enacting a COVID vaccination policy. Here are the steps: Establish an ethical framework and hierarchy, including a pyramid of responsibility with patients and families at the top, followed by employees. This will help your organi...

10/08/2021

Team events did little for morale during the pandemic, a survey finds. How can that be improved? https://bit.ly/3zHLbY8

According to a recent survey from Paychex, organizations have some work to do when it comes to improving team morale. Among the findings: While 36% of workers say COVID-19 has improved team relationships, 20% say it made these relationships worse; and 44% say there’s been no change. When divided b...

10/08/2021

In an American Staffing Association survey, 57% of respondents say they think employees should still be required to wear a mask when working on-site, even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. https://bit.ly/2Wm3jZa

Based on the findings of a new study, you may want to rethink plans to relax your COVID safety policies. In an American Staffing Association survey, 57% of respondents say they think employees should still be required to wear a mask when working on site, even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination...

10/08/2021

If you’re having trouble getting employees to come back to the workplace or are unable to attract new talent, consider benefits that appeal to working parents.
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If you’re having trouble getting employees to come back to the workplace or are unable to attract new talent, consider benefits that appeal to working parents. Why? According to one survey conducted between March 8 and April 20: 69% of working women said they planned to remain home as a full-time ...

09/08/2021

Employee experience is a top management priority amid the pandemic, and organizational success is being defined by how managers shape the ways employees live and work. https://bit.ly/3yeWJSn

(FEATURED BRIEF) Welcoming Back Retirees By Joanne Kaldy / August 8, 2021 At a time when there is stiff competition for experienced workers, attracting retirees who have the ability and desire to return to work is an increasingly popular option. The benefits include their extensive experience, the...

06/08/2021

According to a new AHCA/NCAL survey, about three-quarters of nursing homes and more than half of assisted living communities say their workforce situation is worse in 2021 than it was in 2020. https://bit.ly/2VdDtWM

According to a new American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) survey, about three-quarters of nursing homes (NHs) and more than half of assisted living (AL) communities say their workforce situation is worse in 2021 than it was last year. Among the findings: 94%...

05/08/2021

Service animals can help people navigate the world physically, mentally, and emotionally. What to know about them in the workplace: https://bit.ly/3x9y7Jt

Service animals can help people navigate the world physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, they can present some challenges and issues in the workplace. Here are a few things you need to know: Accommodation for service animals generally is covered by Title I of the Americans with Disabilitie...

04/08/2021

A recent analysis showed that long-term care settings are still experiencing significant COVID-related illnesses and deaths, partly due to unvaccinated workers. Some employees are hesitant to get the vaccine because of misconceptions or unfounded beliefs. https://bit.ly/3j0C0vn

A recent AARP analysis showed that nursing homes and other long-term care settings are still experiencing significant COVID-related illnesses and deaths, partly due to unvaccinated workers. Some employees likely are hesitant to get the COVID vaccine because of misconceptions or unfounded beliefs. To...

03/08/2021

More than ever, employees want the confidence that honesty, transparency, and vulnerability are welcome without judgment in the workplace. 4 Steps to Boost Psychological Safety at Your Workplace: https://bit.ly/2VgJEcC

More than ever, employees want and need psychological safety, the confidence that honesty, transparency, and vulnerability are welcome without judgment in the workplace. This can be challenging to create and sustain, but here are four keys: Emphasize performance and the ability to achieve results an...

02/08/2021

With workforce issues an urgent priority for post-acute and long-term care providers, industry leaders have targeted immigration as a potential solution.
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With workforce issues an urgent priority for post-acute and long-term care providers, industry leaders have targeted immigration as a potential solution: In its new Blueprint for a Better Aging Infrastructure, LeadingAge includes support for immigration policies that benefit providers and provide a....

31/07/2021

What Makes Good Managers Great:
1. Communicate why
2. Openness to team ideas
3. Admit and accept mistakes
4. Uncover motivation needs.
5. Recognize and celebrate the team.
6. Foster success in and out of work.

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Here are six habits that successful leaders share: Communicate ‘why.’ Don’t just share details but make sure you communicate a ‘why’ that will resonate with and inspire workers. Be open to the team’s ideas. Ask for opinions and ideas. While it’s okay to explain why some ideas aren’t ...

30/07/2021

You’re Misusing the Phrase “Disengaged Employees”: 26% of employees are motivated but unhappy. These people dislike the company but are still motivated to give 100% effort at work. https://bit.ly/2WyQye9

Disengaged employees are more motivated than you think, according to a new survey: 26% of employees are motivated but unhappy. These people dislike the company but are still motivated to give 100% effort at work. Engaged employees feel that “actually practicing this organization’s values is crit...

28/07/2021

Since the pandemic began:
20% of workers have changed jobs
32% plan to look for a new job
26% have moved from a permanent position to full-time contracting

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According to new research, your employees may not be here to stay. Since the pandemic began: 20% of workers have changed jobs. 32% plan to look for a new job, mostly to get a salary boost or advancement opportunities. 26% have moved from a permanent position to full-time contracting, and 39% want to...

27/07/2021

While 53% of workers say they don’t feel the need for mental health support, 35% have taken steps to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing. https://bit.ly/3hivQG0

According to a new national survey, employees still have mental health issues and concerns as business return to ‘normal’ post-pandemic: While 53% of workers say they don’t feel the need for mental health support, 35% have taken steps to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing. 12% say th...

26/07/2021

A new study confirms what we already knew: nursing homes suffered more than any other healthcare sector during the pandemic. Partially because of the pandemic, the number of older adults living in nursing homes has dropped by more than 10%. https://bit.ly/3x78gCF

A new study confirms what we already knew: nursing homes suffered more than any other healthcare sector during the pandemic: Nursing home residents and staff account for 34% of all COVID-19 deaths, even though they make up less than 1% of the population. Partially because of the pandemic, the number...

23/07/2021

In this competitive job market, you need to be able to recruit and keep the best of Gen Z employees, those individuals who are young, passionate, and tech-savvy. https://bit.ly/3w3yrZC

In this competitive job market, you need to be able to recruit and keep the best of Gen Z employees, those individuals who are young, passionate, and tech-savvy. Know these tips for recruiting and retaining these workers: A cookie cutter approach won’t sell with these individuals. Instead, authent...

22/07/2021

Empowering Managers to Handle Employee Relations: Teach managers to listen, learn, and counsel. Help them realize they’ll get a better understanding of issues by asking the right questions and listing carefully to responses. https://bit.ly/3dpzVab

According to one survey, most workers say they take their initial complaints about a concern or problem to their manager. Unfortunately, about a third of managers say they’re not prepared to handle these encounters. You can help by giving them some tools and skills: Train them on what situations t...

21/07/2021

Executives are more likely than frontline workers to say they feel like management listens to concerns about workplace discrimination without getting defensive, but even they have their doubts. Only 38% say that management always listens. https://bit.ly/3x782eN

A new survey suggests that people don’t feel like corporate leaders are listening to their concerns about discrimination: Only a third of employees say that management always listens to their concerns about discrimination (race, sex/gender, age, etc.) without blame or defensiveness. Just 23% of wo...

20/07/2021

EEOC Issues COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Employers: https://bit.ly/3hkjHjA

Employers can mandate that workers receive the COVID-19 vaccination, although there are some pros and cons. Late last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offered some guidelines for employers. Briefly, the EEOC says: While employers can mandate vaccinations, they must still com...

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