Skilled Nursing News December 2, 2024
Frontline staffing has gotten a bit easier for nursing home providers, with a stronger influx of job candidates. But competition in the sector is so strong that a new hire might leave for a better opportunity before long.
With this as the backdrop, onboarding has become a particularly crucial time for operators to implement retention practices and introduce employees to company culture, including opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Indiana-based Majestic Care has a 77% conversion rate from candidate interview to hire, but these hires are sometimes leaving for another opportunity as early as two weeks into the job, Laurel Lingle said during a panel at the recent Skilled Nursing News Virtual Staffing Summit. At the time of the...