Senior Living

Unlocking the Potential of Retired Caregivers in Senior Living Communities

Unlocking the Potential of Retired Caregivers in Senior Living Communities

As the senior living industry grapples with a pressing challenge – a significant staffing gap caused by the shortage of caregivers – innovative solutions are urgently needed. 52% of assisted living providers say their overall workforce situation has deteriorated since the beginning of 2022. 63% are experiencing staffing shortages with a quarter of those providers saying they have a high level of staffing shortages. To confront these obstacles head-on, operators must go beyond conventional methods and explore new avenues to attract, hire, and retain skilled caregivers.

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A Closer Look CEO to Speak at Prestigious BPO Outsourcers Event in Glasgow, Scotland

Sharing insights from his 30+ years of experience, A Closer Look CEO Chris Gillen will deliver a keynote about the Key Customer Experience Trends for Outsourcers to Watch. A Closer Look, leading provider of customer experience data and insights, is excited to announce that its CEO, Chris Gillen, will speak at the highly anticipated CxOutsourcers Mindshare Event in Glasgow, Scotland. The conference will take place on May 30-31 at the Merchants House of Glasgow, Scotland.

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A Closer Look Wins Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Ambassador Program with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky

A Closer Look Wins Bronze Stevie® Award for Customer Ambassador Program with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Customer service fanatics, A Closer Look, were recently awarded a Bronze Stevie Award for their exceptional launch of the Customer Ambassador Program with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. A Closer Look, long-standing customer experience fanatics, were recently honored with a …

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5 Reasons to Conduct a Senior Living Competitive Analysis

5 Reasons to Conduct a Senior Living Competitive Analysis

Across the country, senior living facilities have reached record low occupancy rates as they’ve dropped to 78.7 percent in Q1 2021, an 8.7 point decline from a year ago. According to the NIC MAP Vision, this is the fourth consecutive quarterly decline since the pandemic. As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases and deaths decline, the senior living industry is getting closer to making a comeback.

Six Ways Mystery Shopping Is Reinventing Seasonal Gig Work

Six Ways Mystery Shopping Is Reinventing Seasonal Gig Work

This holiday season, there is one thing on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, it’s not Santa. For many people, it’s money. This is a challenging year for a lot of people. Not just physically and mentally but also economically. The unemployment rate is at 7.9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meaning a lot of people are still looking for ways to generate extra cash. It does not help that Glassdoor reports that, “Seasonal and retail job openings are each down 8 percent year-over-year, a sign that the pandemic is muting hiring demand as customers and businesses alike adjust holiday plans.” As customers and businesses pivot, it is best to reinvent your seasonal gig work too. Luckily, mystery shopping is your solution to keep your holidays jolly while generating cash flow.

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Mystery Shopping, the Original Side-Hustle You’ve Always Wanted to Try

Are you looking for ways to generate flexible income? A side-hustle where you can make your own schedule? Plus, you might even receive a free meal, hotel stay, or experience. You’ve probably heard of mystery shopping before but might not be clear on its purpose. Or you might just have some confusion on where to start. There are many benefits to becoming a Mystery Shopper with A Closer Look. Better yet, we offer a solution to get you started on becoming a mystery shopper today. And yes, this is legitimate. A Closer Look will never ask you to pay us for mystery shopping (huge red flag). A Closer Look is a leader in the industry with a proven track record. Read on to discover the truth behind mystery shopping and the many benefits you will enjoy as a mystery shopper.