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TALAHour – Breaking Down the Retention Relationship: Insights from Assisted Living Healthcare Professionals

Staff retention is a persistent challenge in the assisted living industry, and understanding the root causes is critical to addressing this issue. In this webinar, NurseDash will share insights from a recent study and analysis conducted from a variety of healthcare professionals sharing insights on their personal work experiences. We’ll explore the gap between worker expectations and reality, uncover what makes or breaks staff satisfaction, and discuss actionable strategies that providers can implement to [...]
By |2024-10-23T13:20:33-05:00October 23rd, 2024|
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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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Where is everyone? Crickets

September 2021, Rose Saenz, Vice President of Workforce Development, TALA

Working to understand why recruiting frontline staff is so difficult

Driving around town, help wanted signs are everywhere! So where is everyone? According to the Texas Labor Market Review as of August 2021, the Help Wanted Online Index (HWOI) has increased 9.1% from just last month. Wage and Salary employment increased over the month in July by 80,900 jobs with 10 of 11 major industries adding jobs. The unemployment rate has dropped to 6.2% in Texas [...]

By |2021-09-02T14:43:54-05:00September 2nd, 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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