Since the COVID-19 pandemic has hit our shores in mid-March, our world has changed completely. For many, it means staying at home, working remotely while supporting children with their online school work. For home care, it means being on [...]
As one of my HR friends recently noted in a Facebook post, the week of March 23 felt like completing a law degree in just 7 days! In this time of pandemic, I have been busy learning a slew [...]
It is the best of times and it is the worst of times in the home health and hospice industry. Let’s begin with the positives. Over the next 10 years, demand for services is going to skyrocket with the [...]
As an HR professional working with many senior care agencies, I have found my attention focused with increasing frequency on the impact of family caregiving in the workplace. According to a recent report by the Harvard Business School (HBS), [...]
Welcome to the first article of the 20/20 series on Caregiver Engagement. At a time when caregiver turnover is ridiculously high (82% according to Home Care Pulse Benchmark Survey), home care agencies are desperate to improve their retention. Employee [...]