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Cancer Database Offers Clear and Compassionate Support

For the past 40 years, cancer awareness has educated millions and has educated about types of cancer, encourages early detection through screenings and self-awareness, promotes healthy lifestyle choices, and supports research, treatment, and resources for those affected by the disease.

TALA is honored to share CMedEd, a new, free database resource for those facing cancer or other chronic disease diagnosis. CMedEd is amplifying survivor voices, connecting patients with leading physicians, and sharing life-saving information on breast cancer.

CMedEd has a series of videos with cancer experts [...]

By |2025-12-02T12:35:19-06:00November 6th, 2025|
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Peeling Back the Training Layers

Written by: Jennifer Rogers, TALA Workforce Committee Member, Director of Human Resources, Mustang Creek Estates

Past & Present Learning

Workplace training has evolved dramatically over the centuries, reflecting broader societal changes, technological advancements, and shifts in organizational culture. In addition, we all learn by way of different means, whether it is visually, auditory, reading & writing, or by movement and hands-on. Sometimes these different methods of workplace training can also go in and out of style.

Workplace training can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where apprenticeships [...]

By |2025-01-24T12:26:10-06:00January 24th, 2025|
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Early Retirement Impacts On The Labor Pool

A large majority who have left the workforce are older Americans. Can senior living operators tap into this pool of potential future job seekers?

Individuals have left the workforce for a myriad of reasons since the start of the pandemic. Some due to layoff, health concerns, child care, or any number of other personal reasons. However, among those who have left and are not returning, no group is larger than older Americans who chose early retirement.

Nearly 70% of the 5 million people who left the labor [...]

By |2021-12-23T07:19:14-06:00December 22nd, 2021|
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Leaders Feel Stress Too!

What support is available and how can leaders spread the word to staff?

The December TALA Hour sponsored by Marsh & McLennan Agency highlighted the importance of identifying indicators of stress and the toll it takes on us all. Leaders feel stress too! is a topic to help leaders recognize the need for self care while also identifying signs of burnout in others. 

Guest speaker Glenna Hecht, an accomplished speaker, trainer and certified HR Guru, points out the far too often reality where leaders are [...]

By |2021-12-14T14:19:18-06:00December 14th, 2021|
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Attitude Of Gratitude

Do opportunities lie within a recruitment and retention strategy when viewed with an Attitude of Gratitude?

As we head into the holidays, the time to reflect back with immense gratitude to all who serve in senior living is with greater meaning this year. The pandemic has lingered on with uncertainty and strain on communities and all those who support them. Yet, so many individuals continue day in and day out to show up with a positive attitude and serve. 

Thank you! 

Thank you all for your [...]

By |2021-11-23T06:08:36-06:00November 22nd, 2021|
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Diving Into The Needs Of Today’s Workforce

From the desk of Rose Saenz, VP of Workforce Development, TALA

Senior Living operators are all too familiar with challenges in attracting and retaining employees. Prior to the pandemic operators experimented with technology, bonuses, and other ways to draw interest into the workforce. Now, the pandemic has shifted priorities from ‘nice to have’ to ‘must have’ actions. 

It comes as no surprise to operators that employees want good pay, good benefits and a good culture. What has taken the spotlight is ever rising pay. The pandemic [...]

By |2021-07-30T16:08:50-05:00July 30th, 2021|
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Creating A Culture Of Empowerment!

From the desk of Rose Saenz, VP of Workforce Development for TALA

Communities across the industry are witnessing, in real time, extremely high turnover rates and lack of engagement from staff. A recent analysis of nursing facilities published by the Journal Health Affairs based on Payroll-based Journal (PBJ) reporting looked across the US in 2017 and 2018 of more than 15,000 facilities studied off federal data, reviewed 492 million shifts worked by 4.4 million staffers. The findings concluded 95% staff turnover rates primarily [...]

By |2021-08-02T16:12:17-05:00April 8th, 2021|
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Staffing Challenges Related To The Pandemic

From the desk of Rose Saenz, VP of Workforce Development for TALA

Communities across the industry are experiencing added staffing pains related to the pandemic. In a recently published white paper by OnShift titled, Survey Report Workforce 360, over 2100 senior living professionals were surveyed. A 22% year over year increase use of staffing agency was reported to fill critical shifts. Many surveyed noted the increase use of agency is a direct response to pandemic related needs.

If you are feeling alone facing increased [...]

By |2021-08-02T16:10:39-05:00January 25th, 2021|
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