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. [...]
Budgets are getting bigger in 2023, and there are a lot more financial developments on the horizon for the new year. Here’s what to know about the state of salary budgets heading into 2023. According to Salary.com’s Annual National Salary Budget Survey, the “traditional” 3% annual raise is being edged out by a new standard: the 4% raise – and a corresponding increase in salary budgets is also on its [...]
Call it what you will: the Great Resignation, the Great Attrition, or any of the many names given to the COVID-era hiring woes so many healthcare organizations are facing. Competition for talent is intense, workers are re-evaluating their priorities following years of pressure and burnout, and the result is an uncomfortably large number of job openings that organizations struggle to fill. McKinsey just published some interesting research on this very [...]
National Assisted Living Week 2022 takes place Sept. 11-17, 2022. Aspen Associates Group is privileged to work as an executive recruiting partner with people at all levels in this profession, and we are continually impressed by their dedication and care for residents and their family members. On so many levels, the assisted living industry makes a positive contribution to our society. Assisted living provides social benefits that come from being [...]
Humans speak their first fully-formed words sometime between 9 – 12 months of age. This is a major milestone, delighting our parents and launching children into the world of interactive communication. For the rest of our lives, words are the foundation of nearly everything we do. Taking full advantage of the possibilities of language can set job candidates apart in any recruiting and interview process, especially with smart communications tips [...]
It’s no secret that every part of the healthcare sector has gone through enormous turmoil over the last few years. While much of the focus has been on the crisis of acute care, such as hospitals, long-term care – such as assisted living and senior health care – has faced struggles too. Are we finally reaching the light at the end of the tunnel? As we head into the latter [...]
Today’s workforce spans several generations, from the not-yet-retired “Greatest Generation” and the Baby Boomers to fresh-faced Gen Z. Each of these generations brings something unique to the workplace, thanks to differences they’ve faced in their education and in the world they’ve grown up in. How can organizations understand and support these different generations? Let’s take a closer look. Baby Boomers In most workplaces, Baby Boomers are the senior generation, although [...]
Ghosting – it’s not just for dating anymore! Coined as a way to describe would-be romantic partners who simply stop communicating without warning, “ghosting” has officially made its way into the workplace. Much like its counterpart in the personal realm, ghosting in the professional world refers to what happens when one party – either the employer or the candidate – seemingly drops out of the process without any explanation and [...]
The “new dad” is a force to be reckoned with. Able to juggle multiple roles and searching for a balance between family and work life, these dads are changing what it means to be a working father. Their dedication and creativity make them great candidates to join any company – so how can you recruit and retain them to your team? Who Is the “New Dad?” The “new dad” [...]
