staff turnover

4 ways to revamp work culture in the new year

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Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 4 ways to revamp work culture in the new year Ahhh. A new year. It’s time for a fresh start, the chance to take life in a different direction. Many of my friends have remarked to me that they want more focus on family and friends … Read more

10 ways to incorporate mood-boosting exercise into LTC

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Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 10 ways to incorporate mood-boosting exercise into LTC Cold weather. An uncertain world. Rogue shrinks making the rest of us caring, diligent professionals look bad. I don’t know about you, but I need a mood lifter. I came across an article that suggests that exercise of … Read more

4 ways to find out why your aides are leaving

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Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: 4 ways to find out why your aides are leaving Once, when I worked for a managed care company, I rode down a packed elevator with the CEO, who commented drily on the crowd, saying, “It must be 5:01.” What I thought, but did not say, … Read more

To reduce staff turnover, lead with LTC strengths

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Here’s my latest article on McKnight’s Long-Term Care News: To reduce staff turnover, lead with LTC strengths When I spoke about the challenges of staff turnover at the Louisiana Nursing Home Association convention last week, I asked the group, “If you were able to bring in the same salary you were currently making, would you … Read more