First Impressions Matter: Turning New Hires into Loyal Team Members
Training has a huge impact on retention, engagement, productivity, resident satisfaction, and—let’s be honest—your budget, all areas you’re managing every day as a community leader. You’ve done the hard work: combed through applicants, interviewed candidates, and found the best fit for your community. Great! But now the real work begins—setting up logins, onboarding, and orientation. These early steps are crucial to ensuring the person you spent so much time recruiting stays and thrives in their role. Look at your current process. How consistent is it? Are there missing steps? Is [...]
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 and survivors. Phyllis Pittman, [...]
TALA’s 2025 Annual Conference and Industry Expo
Amidst the bluebonnets at the Kalahari in Round Rock, Texas, the 2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo kicked off with a full day of engaging nursing sessions plus a senior leadership track, a new addition to this year’s event. That evening, the TALA Board of Directors invited provider members, industry partners, and speakers to a reception at the beautiful Kalahari event barn. The board reception had record turnout! Attendees mixed and mingled, connecting with new industry contacts and reconnecting with colleagues and friends while enjoying complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres, [...]
Peeling Back the Training Layers
Written by: Jennifer Rogers, TALA Workforce Committee Member, Director of Human Resources, Mustang Creek Estates Past & Present LearningWorkplace 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 were the primary skill development [...]
Study Results on the Profound Impact of Trauma on Caregivers
Have you ever taken a moment to truly consider the profound impact of trauma on our dedicated caregivers? In the insightful research study, "The Influence of Mental Health and Personal Wellbeing in the Workplace," KARE and the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) delve deep into this often-overlooked aspect of caregiving.[1] The study surveyed 1,142 long-term care professionals to better understand the current state of the care force’s wellbeing in the workplace. Results shed light on the micro-traumas that individuals in caregiving roles encounter daily, such as resident deaths [...]
TALA’s Workforce Survey Results Reveal the Heart of “Why” People Choose a Career in Senior Living
In July and August of 2024, TALA’s Workforce Development Committee conducted a survey distributed to TALAView subscribers. One hundred and three (103) individuals responded to the survey to share their stories. Below is a summary of what respondents expressed on “WHY” they choose a career in senior living. When asked, “How did you hear about jobs in Senior Living? “respondents were most referred by family or a friend, followed by an online job ad, then a loved one in senior living. The results show the value in internal referral opportunities, [...]