Competency models are used to define which characteristics and performance requirements are needed to meet a certain expectation. A competency is essentially being adept and capable at a certain skill ...

WASHINGTON – The Department of Labor has released a competency model for the long-term care industry that officials hope will solve long-standing issues of low wages and a high staff turnover rate.

Every recruiter and hiring manager knows it's best to seek candidates who align with the company's long-term objectives, but knowing and doing are two different things. Getting the right candidate the ...

In healthcare organizations with diversity, equity and inclusion training, 35% of workers saw an improvement in workplace culture during the past year, according to the 2023 State of Healthcare ...

Recent advancements in nursing have reinforced the importance of integrating robust competence frameworks with comprehensive clinical training. Nurse competence encompasses not only technical skills ...

Reynolds signed Senate File 2096 into law. The legislation shifts foster parent training to a competency-based model instead ...

WASHINGTON -- The NRF Foundation, the research and education arm of the National Retail Federation (NRF), along with the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (ETA), released ...

Competency management systems allow employers to evaluate employees' performance. Use of these systems allows managers and supervisors to identify gaps, deploy remedial training, recruit staff and ...

Four Oaks is excited to put its full support behind HF 2163 and SF 2096, customizing Iowa’s training for foster families. This legislation prioritizes relevance and competency and removes the ...

With 11,000 employees across 225 locations, Associa is the biggest community management company in the United States. Considering their size and geographic spread, it’s no easy task to build a ...

As summer storms roll in across much of the U.S., we’re reminded that preparation is an absolute necessity and could mean the difference between life and death. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado or ...