Finding the Right Fit for Staffing Needs

Sodexo Seniors Client Newsletter Spring 2022

In the United States, more than 90% of senior living providers are struggling to retain high-performing, loyal workers. Food service has been a tight job segment for all industries. As a consequence, senior living communities are competing with restaurants and hotels for a limited number of job candidates. When communities are short-staffed, providing even basic levels of care and attention that seniors need becomes a challenge. Experts predict that this trend is likely to continue in 2022, so it is imperative to find effective strategies to address this persistent issue. As an industry leader in hiring, training, and retaining top talent, Sodexo Seniors has developed a proven approach to building and nurturing a high-performing team.

Finding Talent

Offering competitive wages and benefits is a surefire way to increase the number of candidates vying for your open positions. Be sure to make optimal use of all of the recruitment resources available to you. If you have a referral program, use it to the fullest. If you don’t have a referral program, consider creating one.

Recruiting the Right Talent

Become more intentional of who you choose to hire: Hiring people who aren’t the right fit for your positions is a costly waste of resources. Predictive analytics can help you determine which candidates are the best fit for open positions. When you do identify the right candidates, expedite the hiring process and simplify the onboarding procedures.

Retaining Talent

Nothing makes employees feel more valued than treating them with respect and showing that you appreciate them. Regular communication and positive coaching are integral to ensuring everyone feels connected. As the senior care industry evolves, ongoing training is a vital step to make sure that employees know the latest practices and techniques and how to implement them on a daily basis. Lastly, company leadership should be compassionate, offering flexible work schedules and demonstrating a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

These best practices make up our strategy for successfully engaging and retaining employees. Our staff choose to remain with us for decades as they move up the ranks. Moreover, they are helpful and caring individuals who are committed to creating exceptional experiences for seniors. By following these best practices, Sodexo Seniors has experienced strong retention rates.

In case you missed it, please listen to our recent webinar on current staffing challenges and opportunities.