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“I’ve found that today’s workforce wants much more now than in the past. They’re looking for career growth opportunities, involvement in process
improvements and recognition for their
contributions.” – Peter Corless, EVP at OnShift
Innovative Workforce Perks
1. Roll out the red carpet The majority of employee turnover in senior living occurs within the first 90 days of employment. Making new employees feel like they are part of the team right out of the gate is critical to retention. Executive directors should send new hires a small gift and hand-written note before their first day. Then, as they enter the community on day one, roll out the red carpet – literally. And, make sure staff are on hand to offer a standing ovation. VIP treatment from the start shows employees how important they are to the team and organization.
2. Offer instant pay for rainy days Employees’ expenses don’t always align with payday. With 70% of workers reporting some degree of financial stress, alleviating this pressure can be a major differentiator. Provide employees some peace of mind by allowing real-time access to their earned but unpaid income between paychecks. Think of it as instant pay, when employees need it most.
OnShift is committed to helping providers create a robust and en- gaged workforce. Based on our ex- periences working with thousands of post-acute care and senior living providers, we have developed an ex- tensive list of perks that are proving successful to attract, engage and re- tain employees. Pick your perk from the following
six practices and make your employ- ees feel like a VIP.
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OnShift.com/perksthatwork
3. Provide flexible scheduling Other than pay, scheduling flexibility is rated as the #1 driver in job satisfaction. Understanding employee obligations outside of work and giving them more control over their schedules will dramatically improve retention. Consider offering more convenient shift times, shorter shifts or the ability to easily pick up shifts. Easy, convenient, online scheduling helps employers offer better work-life balance to employees. And, mobile or online schedules are an expectation of today’s employees.
4. Promote wellness
Senior living providers have a wealth of wellness professionals in their communities. Why not put them to work for employees? Wellness programs are proven to reduce stress and positively impact health. Creating a wellness program doesn’t have to be complex. Offer employees opportunities to work out with a physical therapist or dine with a nutritionist.
5. Reward employee contributions Whether it’s a gift card, new scrubs or a column in the company newsletter, it doesn’t get much better for employees than being recognized by leadership. Call
out high performers among managers and peers and reward them for goals such as exceptional customer service or perfect work attendance. You might be surprised how meaningful a $15 gift card is to an employee for a job well done.
6. Give education assistance Employees will only be invested in employers who are invested in them. Providing financial assistance for continuing education is one of the best ways an organization can show just how invested they are in their workers. Whether it’s paying a new hire’s state-approved training, or providing tuition reimbursement, that level of commitment to an employee’s career growth will help attract and retain staff.
Want more perks that work? We’ve got a big book of them.
OnShift.com/perksthatwork
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