Will COVID-19 Change Direct Care Employment? New Data Offer Clues
In September 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new employment projections—and once again, the outlook on the direct care workforce is daunting.
From 2019 to 2029, this workforce is projected to add nearly 1.3...
May Issue of Workforce Matters Available
The latest edition of LeadingAge’s Workforce Matters short newsletter is now available. Topics include:
LeadingAge Expands Outreach to Students and Universities
Recognize an Outstanding Nurse at Your Community
Join Other Leaders in Toronto for an International...
Introducing “Kansas Nursing”: The Kansas Nursing License Verification Skill
KSBN offers first-in-class solution for digital government
TOPEKA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kansas State Board of Nursing (KSBN), in partnership with the Information Network of Kansas (INK) and the Kansas Information Consortium, LLC (KIC), is proud to...
Framing the Workforce Crisis in the US
LeadingAge National has developed an image outlining the scope workforce crisis. Download the image for use in your organization.
LeadingAge Kansas Commissions Wage Disparity Report Between Acute and Long-Term Care
LeadingAge Kansas has commissioned the Kansas Health Institute to conduct a study on wage disparity between acute care and long-term care. KHI took data provided by the Kansas Department of Labor to conduct the...
Onboarding Toolkit: This Week We Feature Principle 2 – Introduction to the Organization’s Culture
Each week we are featuring a section of the Onboarding Toolkit. This section focuses on the Organization’s Culture. The tools listed below are what you will find in the toolkit.
Start by watching the video and...
LeadingAge National Wants to Know More About Your Workforce Problems – Take This 2...
Please, take 2 minutes out of your busy day and tell us your biggest workforce challenges – and share your suggestions for solutions. They can be nuts and bolts ideas you’d like help with...
E-Learning and the Direct Care Workforce
E-learning has increasingly captivated long-term care leaders who want to tap the power of technology to effectively train a growing number of direct care workers, while improving learning outcomes and achieving cost efficiencies. But...
Looking for Volunteers to Advise LeadingAge Kansas on Changes in Nurse Aide Curriculum
LeadingAge Kansas will host an Advisory Group of members to make recommendations for changes to the Nurse Aide Curriculum. If you are interested in serving on this group, please contact Dana Weaver. The group’s...
Who are Your Most Promising Leaders? My Money’s on LPNs
It’s high time we recognized that C-Suite executives aren’t the only leaders in the field of long-term services and supports, writes Robyn Stone.
High-quality, mission-driven CEOs, COOs, CFOs or CIOs are often regarded as the...
National Nursing Workforce Study
Every two years, NCSBN partners with The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers to conduct the only national-level survey specifically focused on the U.S. nursing workforce. The National Nursing Workforce Survey generates information...
Careers in Aging Services Week – March 4-9
Careers in Aging Services Week is right around the corner! We hope you participate and help us raise the image of our field and help recruit new individuals into our field. Here are a...