Although senior living workers and providers in Texas agree that pay is a top workforce issue, the two sides are far apart on what tradeoffs, collaborations and compromises can be made to solve turnover challenges, according to the findings of a new report about workforce development and retention.
The Texas Assisted Living Association’s survey of 227 caregivers and 164 managers found that although caregivers place a high value on feeling respected, job flexibility and pride in the physical workplace, their employers placed a higher value on friendly coworkers, consistency and convenience.