Navigating your workforce challenges with a tailored Aged Care workforce strategy and plan
Workforce Challenges in Aged Care The aged care sector in Australia is facing the perfect storm when it comes to workforce planning and management. Currently, 65K workers leave the sector each year and the average staff turnover sits higher than the majority of other sectors. (1) With a rapidly aging population and growing skills shortages, attracting […]
The common challenges for Leaders in Aged Care…and their solutions!
Practical solutions to support our Aged Care Leaders It may not surprise those working in Aged Care that we are seeing several common ‘pain points’ being highlighted by our leadership groups. The Above & Beyond Group have been busy turning industry workforce data into practical solutions to support our Aged Care Leaders. The data highlights that […]
How to become an Employer of Choice in aged care & community services
Has your organisation got the WOW FACTOR? In the current workforce climate, and amidst ‘’the great reshuffle’’ as we like to call it, it’s crucial employers in aged care and community services stand out as desirable places to work…to be seen as an Employer of Choice and attract, engage and retain the best staff. We […]
Creating Cultures: strategies that make yours an employer of choice!
Learning Bites: Strategies for Fostering an Employer of Choice Culture Workforce planning is more than ‘attraction, recruitment, and retention. It is a holistic application of ‘new thinking’ and ‘practical strategies’ that foster an employer-of-choice-culture. In this climate of skills shortages, employers of choice are creating cultures that embrace, empower, and provide meaningful engagement. Workers in these […]
Retain your quality employees and set them up for success!
“How can I improve the chances of retaining top talent from the day they start?” One of the most disappointing things for leaders and teams is when good employees hand in their resignation – especially in the current climate where workloads are high, staff are pushed to the limit, and new talent is particularly hard […]
How to redress stress – give stress a mental makeover
Do you have the ability to recognise your own stress and others in dis-stress? Stress is the mind’s way of preparing us for a challenge and can be a very normal (and sometimes helpful) response to everyday life. But when stress becomes overwhelming and prolonged, it can increase the risk of mental health problems like […]
Get your employees from just surviving to THRIVING!
The Aged care sector is experiencing change like never before and these changes continue to impact individual employees as well as their organisation. Additional workloads, staff shortages and changing legislation have contributed to an increasingly tense, fatigued workforce. Employees in this (our) valuable sector feel like they’re constantly fire fighting and reacting to change. They’re […]
Genos Emotional Intelligence
Great leaders are aware of their emotional responses. Are you? “Emotional Intelligence is one of the most in-demand job skills for professionals at all levels, yet there is a remarkable deficit“. It’s safe to say this applies to our Aged Care workforce due to the on-going pressures they have been facing. With undoubtable stress off […]
Trying to find top talent in Aged Care – The struggle is real!
We are seeing more vacancies in aged care than ever before. It has been estimated that the aged care workforce will need to grow from around “366,000 to 980,000 by 2050 to meet the needs of the increasing numbers of older Australians”. Add to the mix, we’re seeing larger exit rates from the industry. Needless […]
Can you truly improve leadership if you don’t measure it with CILCA 360?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care tells us that “Good leadership and culture are a necessary foundation for workforce development and growth”. It also highlighted the “Lack of investment in staff and, in particular, staff training… despite best intentions, aged care workers simply do not have the requisite time, knowledge, skill and support to deliver high quality […]
