While senior care may seem like it focuses on a single demographic, professionals in the field know very well how the “senior” grouping is more of an umbrella, encompassing a wide variety of groups and individuals. Here are five key statistics that senior care professionals and organizations should be aware of right now. By 2030, 1 in 6 people will be aged 60 and older. According to the World [...]
The senior care profession has seen plenty of changes and stresses over the last few years. Although health services are traditionally filled with a disproportionate number of women, these stresses are not just a workplace issue, but a gendered one as well. To continue attracting and retaining top talent in 2023 and beyond, it’s important to understand some of the top priorities for women in the workplace today. Priority [...]
If you’re recruiting to fill a key role in the senior care and assisted living niche, you may wonder whether to hire a recruiting firm or handle the search in-house. In many cases, partnering with expert recruiters can save money, accelerate timelines, and achieve better results – and there’s a good reason why. A Recruiter Can Save Time and Reduce Cost If you’re trying to stick to a tight [...]
Travel nurses have been around for decades, but the COVID-19 pandemic brought this subset of nurses into the spotlight more than ever before. Heading into 2023, the demand and wages that have defined the profession for the past few years remain high, but there’s more to the picture in the year ahead. Demand and Wages Remain High Although the demand for travel nurses is far from what it was [...]
We always love the opportunity to share more about our Aspen Associates story with a broader audience. That’s why we’re so honored that our president, Tom Zeleny, has been featured in the new Sanford Rose Associates Spotlight. Tom shared some of his insights on executive search, trends he’s seen among clientele, and what makes Aspen so special – plus a few fun facts about him (did you know his go-to [...]
2023 is just around the corner – so what workplace trends should we be prepared for? Indeed and Glassdoor have just released their annual Hiring and Workplace Trends Report, featuring smart insights on the future of work. This year’s report focuses on how a handful of recent shifts are likely to continue evolving, transforming how we think about work and what the employer-employee relationship looks like. Let’s take a look [...]
The healthcare industry has seen a lot of changes over the last few years, and HR priorities are changing right along with them. A recent report from Lattice reveals what HR professionals are most focused on in 2023: prioritizing employee retention over talent acquisition. Lattice’s 2023 State of People Strategy Report collected insights from over 800 HR professionals from around the globe, including teams in North America and Europe, [...]
Littleton, CO: November 17, 2022 – Aspen Associates Group is pleased to announce that they now offer recruiting services for Certified Infection Control Preventionists. Certified Infection Control Preventionists are highly-trained healthcare professionals who assist organizations with improving safety standards to avoid the stresses and costs of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). With backgrounds in nursing, public health, education, and other fields, these experts monitor the most up-to-date, science-backed research to implement recommendations [...]
We’ve all seen the hiring struggles across the professional world this year, but this might be the final straw: there’s a Santa shortage! Seeing the jolly old elf at shopping malls or at holiday parties is a classic part of the season every year. Unfortunately, 2022’s labor shortage is hitting even the cheeriest of professions, leaving many organizations without a Santa for their holiday celebrations. Mitch Allen, the founder and [...]
Quiet quitting. What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year. Is it a valid phenomenon, or is it nothing more than catchy clickbait? To a certain degree, the answer to that question does not matter. Rather than debating the significance of the symptoms, this is an opportunity for leaders to proactively address the more important matter: the cause. [...]
