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Filling Seats: How to Counteract Boomers’ Exits

Nov 5, 2020 12:25:54 PM

For decades, the Baby Boomers have been the primary workforce in every industry across the United States. At 75 million strong, they are a powerhouse of experience and talent. However, roughly half of them are already retired and many other ones have their eyes on doing so within the next decade. This generation holds important jobs and their exits from the workforce could impact several industries-healthcare, transportation, and manufacturing specifically-negatively and create a long-term skills gap.

Topics: Older workers, Baby Boomers, Employer hot topics

Protect Your Senior Care Facility from Lawsuits and Be Prepared for the Possible Future:Begin Developing Your Nursing Home’s Resident Criminal Background Check Processes

Posted by Susan McCullah

Aug 3, 2018 11:00:00 AM

A Lancaster Co., Pennsylvania nursing home is now paying $7.5 million after being held responsible for the sexual assault of one of its patients by a fellow resident. On the surface, that may sound incredibly unfair, but the details of the case highlight a growing problem in the senior care industry. The assailant was a man with a known criminal history of sexual misconduct, and the nursing home knew of his record.

Topics: Background screening, Baby Boomers, Criminal records, background screen, background check services

7 Steps For Designing A Successful Succession Plan

Posted by Cynthia Thompson, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Mar 11, 2015 2:45:00 PM

Does your company have a thorough, successful succession plan in place?

Succession planning is the process of identifying high potential employees, evaluating and honing their skills and abilities, and preparing them for advancement into positions that are key to the success of the business operations and objectives, and creating a diverse workforce.

When succession planning is properly implemented and the plan is reviewed periodically, unexpected vacancies can be avoided. Succession planning should be a priority for every business and should be part of your organization’s strategic business plan.

Topics: Baby Boomers, Cynthia Thompson, Generation Y, 7 steps, Generation X, succession planning

Successfully Managing Four Generations (Without Pulling Your Hair Out)

Posted by Susan McCullah

Mar 9, 2015 10:23:00 AM

Once upon a time, older employees were the bosses, and the younger employees took direction and didn’t challenge the status quo.

Topics: Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation Y, Assessment testing, Generation X

Baby Boomers Creating A Workforce Exodus. Are You Prepared?

Posted by Jennifer Hamby

Mar 9, 2015 9:52:00 AM

Our workforce is rapidly changing. Every day, over 10,000 Baby Boomers retire from the workforce, leaving a huge gap to fill with mostly Millennials. With major differences between the outgoing workforce and the incoming workforce, companies need to invest in hiring and retaining the right talent, as well as understanding the needs and values of the emerging talent.

Topics: Pre-employment screening, Employment screening policy, Baby Boomers, Millennials, Assessment testing