Hiring in the senior care landscape requires a careful calculation: hiring high-quality talent to provide great care while managing often-tight budgets and an increased demand. Balancing cost and quality when hiring for roles is a complex task that requires a strategic approach – and Aspen is here to help you do just that! Here are nine practical ways to achieve this balance without compromising on the quality of care provided [...]
Over the last several years, the healthcare world in general has seen a significant trend towards hiring short-term or “travel” staff to keep up with increasing demands. While these solutions can work temporarily, they’re not ideal for maintaining the long-term quality of care and overall goals of your organization. In contrast, hiring permanent staff can help you achieve key benchmarks and elevate your reputation, both among potential employees and among [...]
The senior living field continues to rapidly grow and evolve, which means that our strategies to attract and retain top talent must evolve, too. Landing the right candidates for key roles requires a deep understanding of what today’s employees are really looking for. As you consider your strategy going forward, here are four of the benefits that could make or break your ability to connect with the talent you want [...]
Several concepts and statistics exist about the overall aging of the world population. With that demographic shift comes an increased need for senior care and assisted living professionals to meet the needs of a growing number of aging seniors. At the same time, the field has been undergoing a talent contraction as more employees reach burnout or find less-demanding careers elsewhere. That’s why it’s important for senior care and assisted [...]
The healthcare field, in general, is a world that requires both technical skill and emotional strength. That’s especially true in senior care, where professionals work closely with vulnerable populations and difficult stages of life. This particular aspect of senior care is why hiring for resilience is such an important part of recruiting and talent strategy. It’s crucial to be sure you’re hiring individuals who have what it takes to manage [...]
The senior care and assisted living profession is continuing to grow at a rapid pace. The World Health Organization projects that one in six people in the world population will be at or over the age of 60 by the year 2030. Additionally, by 2050, the proportion of the world's population over the age of 60 is projected to increase from 12% to 22%. This significant increase in the [...]
The world of senior living is undergoing a significant transformation in 2024. With an aging population and evolving healthcare needs, the demand for top-tier leadership in this sector has never been more important. Navigating this competitive and specialized talent marketplace can quickly become complicated and challenging. This is when an executive recruiter becomes an invaluable partner – serving as a compass in your search for the perfect leadership match. Senior [...]
Many organizations are poised for expansion in 2024 – and beyond – and it’s crucial to have the right professionals leading the way to ensure success for your company and your clients alike. When hiring for mission-critical roles, you can expect the conversation about compensation to be one that could make or break the hire. While every negotiation will be a little different, there are a few things to keep [...]
Recruiting is a lot like a horror movie. There's always something lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce. One minute, you're thinking you've found the perfect candidate, and the next thing you know, they've disappeared without a trace. Or worse, you've hired them, and they're a complete disaster. Here are a few of the scariest things about recruiting: The ghost of the perfect candidate: This is the candidate who had everything [...]
Senior care and assisted living professionals dedicate their careers to caring for those who need it, but it’s equally important to ensure they are, themselves, receiving the care and support they need. October 10 is World Mental Health Day – a perfect opportunity to consider how your team shows its support for mental health, and where you can do even more for your teams. There is considerable research showing the [...]
