Nominate a Co-Worker to Highlight for Careers in Aging Month
March is Careers in Aging Month, and we are looking to highlight all the careers available to those interested or considering aging services as...
Staff Wellness Research of Note: Breath Training May Lower Stress for Staff in LTC
A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that a breathing technique could ease stress levels of healthcare workers in...
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We want to hear about your greatest workforce difficulties and pain points, and how LeadingAge is meeting your needs with resources and tools to...
Study Finds that CNA Turnover Can be Limited Through Scheduling Adjustments
A study published in the Journal Manufacturing & Services Operation Management analyzed data from 157 nursing homes and more than 6,000 part time nurse...
DOL Announces Proposed Rulemaking to Modernize Registered Apprenticeship Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, on December 14th announced a proposed rulemaking to update federal regulations addressing labor standards of...
Older Workers are a Growing Share of the Workforce
A recent report from the Pew Research Center outlined the growing share of older adults remaining or rejoining the workforce after age 65. The...
Leaders Warn that CNAs Need Additional Palliative and End of Life Training
Karl Steinberg, MD, CEO of Stone Mountain Medical Associates, and Certified Nurse Aide, Telisa Green, addressed barriers to quality, end-of-life care during a webinar...
Economic Data Show Healthcare Job Growth, but Demand for Workers Continues to Exceed Supply
According to a December 8th report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 77,000 in November, above...
Bipartisan Policy Center Releases Report Detailing the Direct Care Workforce Shortage
On December 7th the Bipartisan Policy Center published a report outlining the current crisis level shortage of LTSS direct care workers. “Addressing the Direct...
LinkedIn Might be the Key to Recruiting Your Next Great Team Member
On November 28th LinkedIn, the career-focused social media platform rolled out a host of new features to help healthcare professionals find their next job,...
Gig Economy Reveals Important Information About the Workforce
Millions of Americans are embracing work in the gig economy often doing casual work but are not counted as employed for the purposes of...
Could Unemployment Data be Good News for LTC and HCBS Providers?
Earlier this month, the Department of Labor released data indicating that new claims for unemployment rose to a three-month high. For the week ending...