LTC Workforce Crisis: DOL Responds to Coalition Letter Regarding the Timeliness of Prevailing Wage...
To assist with the nursing shortage, LeadingAge co-signed an April 1, 2022, coalition letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), offering solutions to address concerns about the timeliness of prevailing wage determinations by DOL’s Office...
LeadingAge Kansas Reprises Workforce Commission – Can You Help?
We are in a workforce crisis in Kansas long-term care. Wait, that isn’t news to you? It’s definitely not news to LeadingAge Kansas or National. It is our TOP strategic priority for the association....
ATTN Kansas Execs – Consider Becoming a Mentor
We are recruiting mentors for interns in The Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), an internship in the field of aging designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We would like to pair each intern with a mentor...
Do You Have a Rising Leader in Your Community? Encourage Them to Apply for...
We are seeking applications for the Center for Leadership, a year-long, in-person learning opportunity for rising leaders in the field of aging services. Each class meets 4 times a year with the following topics:
Discovering...
How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America
The Center for American Progress (CAP) recently released a report “How To Ease the Nursing Shortage in America”. Read More HERE.
Article on Surgeon General’s Advisory on Burnout
An article summarizing key points relevant to LeadingAge members from the Surgeon General’s advisory on health care worker burnout can be found here.
The 2022 Biggest Book of Perks for Senior Care
LeadingAge Bronze Partner OnShift released The 2022 Biggest Book of Perks for Senior Care: More Than 50 Ideas for Celebrating and Supporting Staff in Long-Term Care and Senior Living. Check out the guide for ideas to attract,...
Action Needed Now to Shore Up Aging Services Workforce: Findings from LeadingAge Snap Poll
The workforce situation for aging services providers across the continuum is not improving. This was the top finding in a recent snap poll of LeadingAge members. High level takeaways from the snap poll, conducted...
Workforce Alert: Ask Your Senators to Co-sponsor CNA Lockout Legislation
We know that strong workforce training programs are critical to providing quality care older adults deserve. Help us gain the needed support for the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act and urge your...
New National Survey Shows Double Digit Pay Increases for Caregivers
A new national report found that the national average hourly rate for CNAs and RNs increased by over 10% from 2021 to 2022, with virtually all titles showing significant salary jumps credited to the...
The Business Case for Employee Well-Being Interventions
Michelle Holleran and her firm recently released this publication. Read the toolkit and consider what you can do for your organization’s employees.
Member Resources to Help With Workforce Issues Right Now
Onboarding Toolkit
This resource is available in the members only section of our website. As you hire new employees, this toolkit provides a great path for onboarding. Don’t worry about doing everything all at once....