McKnight’s Senior Living January 19, 2026
Effective leadership and management is the primary need of US employers, according to survey results shared in the 2026 State of the Workplace report by SHRM, an association for human resources professionals. Salaries and burnout remain leading concerns in workplaces, too.
Sound familiar?
The results come from a sample of 1,856 HR professionals and executives surveyed between Oct. 24 and Nov. 6 and a sample of 2,079 workers surveyed between Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.
“Our research shows investing in leadership and employee experience remains essential for organizational health,” said Jim Link, chief human resource officer of SHRM.
The survey and related report aren’t specific to senior living, but the findings seem to hold true for the industry.
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