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Emergency Rule Filed by Department of Elder Affairs at Direction of Florida Governor Rick Scott
September 17, 2017
A Notice of Emergency Rule, 58AER17-1 Procedures Regarding Emergency Environmental Control for Assisted Living Facilities, was filed September 16, 2017 by the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) at the direction of Governor Scott. A similar emergency rule was filed by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) concerning nursing homes. The emergency rule is effective…
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Employers Can’t Ask About Salary History Any More. So, What Now?
September 15, 2017
Pay equity continues to be a hot topic: shareholder activist groups, politicians, and Hollywood stars are talking about it. For a number of companies, it’s deeply embedded in their external brand. Equal pay has been under the regulatory spotlight for a while now, and more states (and some cities) are upping the game with new…
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When to Consider a Lateral Career Move
September 15, 2017
Moving up the corporate ladder, go, go and away we go! While it’s great to be ambitious and set goals, sometimes those goals can and should include pivoting sideways rather than upward. Instead of thinking of a lateral move as a step back or a stagnant move, in many ways it can position you for…
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How to Handle Stress During a Job Interview
September 15, 2017
Have you ever felt incredibly stressed during a job interview? If so, you’re not alone. Most people say that interviewing for a job is an overwhelmingly stressful experience. Fortunately, you can come to terms with job interview stress by understanding that a certain amount of stress can actually help you ace the interview; that practicing for your…
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Argentum to Match Up To $50,000 in Support of Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
September 5, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Argentum, a national association advocating for excellence in senior living, is announcing a commitment to match up to $50,000 in relief efforts to aid Argentum member communities negatively impacted by Hurricane Harvey. “Although we have been heartened to hear that most member companies were prepared for and able to deal with the…
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Supporting Communities Affected by Hurricane Harvey
September 1, 2017
Argentum and state partner Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA) are encouraging those in the senior living industry to provide support to communities and employees in need. Argentum will match up to $50,000 in relief efforts to aid Argentum member communities negatively impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Please consider sending gift cards directly to TALA or donating…
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Construction Advances at Market Street Memory Care Residence in Palm Coast
August 29, 2017
Construction progress at Market Street Memory Care Residence in Palm Coast, Florida is steadily progressing after groundbreaking just two months ago by Walker and Company Construction. The 46,000-square foot, 64-unit all memory care community will offer world-class care, multi-sensory programming, extraordinary culinary experiences, and unparalleled associate training honoring seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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OnShift Announces Financial Wellness Software to Help Employees Better Manage Expenses
August 29, 2017
CLEVELAND — In the ongoing evolution of its cloud-based software suite to solve workforce challenges in healthcare, OnShift® today announced a new mobile app to help employees improve work-life balance. OnShift Wallet powered by PayActiv gives long-term care and senior living providers the ability to ease employees’ financial stress through timely access to their earned…