One would think that with the holidays being over, yearly trends would repeat themselves – namely, high rates of employee absenteeism would come to an end. … oh, no. No, no. What I’m seeing Last time I worked, depending on the unit, time and professional denomination, there were up to (and sometimes even more than) …
New Year, Same Problems… but things are still looking up Read More »
Honestly, the inglorious truth is that it’s just another day, mostly like any other. Especially for those who are scheduled to work. Granted, the Life Enrichment department (AKA: recreational therapy and/or volunteer group) make concerted efforts to liven the spirits of everyone around with festive cheer, decorations and gifts for every resident (especially thoughtful). But …
Please just show up to work. Please. It’s really just that simple. I could end this blog right here but since you’ve made it this far, I feel I ought to elaborate. If you’ve read my book, you’ll have noticed that I have a bone to pick with staffing – not the tireless clerks who …
After another wild weekend on the frontline, I’m never at a loss for new material to discuss here; however, I fear that much of it, given my proclivity for profanity, is simply unpublishable in a public format. Moreover, I feel that there would be so much explaining to do in order to set up whatever …