When hospice reverts to the lowest common denominator and leaders obsess about metrics, it's time to speak. Self-inflated leaders assume clinicians give until their backs break, given no raises for years. A clinical ladder is a rainbow’s pot of gold. Others have a sorrier job and must be motivated by money. Abysmal leaders dangle extrinsic rewards for admission, hiring and EDBITA targets. “Sign on” bonuses entice people into a poor work environment. Employees’ voice equals their raise, zero.
Friday, November 29, 2013
Gentiva Expects Turnover
StrangeTony,
A highly respected corporate person said "I consider anyone with over one year's tenure with our company a long-timer." Apparently, Gentiva leaders don't hold dear things like knowledge, experience, dedication, and commitment. It's the blind leading the blind at our site given our tin eared Branch Manager (BM) and horrific turnover.
Turnover carries a steep cost, as others have to make up for the loss of experienced, capable employees. Hospice work is hard enough, but it becomes a bear when having to do the work of two people.
It's the kind of bear that eats you, which makes for more turnover. Beware the bears from BM level and above. The rabbit hole deepens at merger mad Gentiva. What about Generic Hospice?
Anonymous
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I was told after the takeover "fire quickly, hire slowly"
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