As never before in recent memory, employees are in a position to challenge their employers for higher pay, better benefits and clearly defined career paths.
Unions are having a moment
By
John O'Connor
Jul 06, 2023
The last thing most operators want to hear is that a growing union threat is underway. But we’re seeing signs that such activity is taking place.
Senior living needs to give recycling a whole new meaning
By
John O'Connor
Mar 23, 2023
So you want to build a senior living campus, eh? What if I told you there was a much easier, less costly, more welcome way to proceed? There is.
A real reason to be upset
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2023
Instead of screaming at each other and pointing fingers, perhaps lawmakers should do something that actually will help the senior voting block they covet: start making long-term care better.
Senior living is moving forward, one small step at a time
By
John O'Connor
Oct 20, 2022
We are in the midst of tech-driven change that is going to affect and possibly readjust virtually every aspect of senior living.
Senior living’s elephant in the room
By
John O'Connor
Oct 13, 2022
Let’s finally say the silent part out loud: assisted living is a healthcare player. To pretend otherwise is to deny reality.
Worse than a bad plan for senior living
By
John O'Connor
Jun 23, 2022
The results of a new survey might scare senior living providers, but they also represent an opportunity.
Why high inflation may give senior living an unexpected benefit
By
John O'Connor
Apr 21, 2022
The mix of available jobs and rising inflation is luring many recent retirees back to the workplace, which could be good for senior living.
Making offers that can’t be refused
By
John O'Connor
Sep 02, 2021
How will senior living soon change? Two ways: more handouts and buyouts.
Senior living’s slide into the welfare class
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2020
The push for support for assisted living from Uncle Sam is intensifying. But as any skilled care operator will remind you, Uncle Sam tends to be a very demanding business partner.