By Yosef Meystel

As president of YAM Management, YosefMeystel oversees all daily operations for 16 nursing home facilities. Through such processes as human resources development, Yosef Meystel has driven the success of these facilities.

A quality staff is the key to providing good nursing home care, and the best professionals in any industry gravitate toward the best working conditions. To retain skilled and dedicated employees, nursing home administrators must cultivate an atmosphere in which employees feel appreciated, engaged, and motivated. In general, employees feel most satisfied when employers commit to dialogue with their employees.

In a survey of nursing home staff, respondents reported that a caring and respectful manager makes the most difference in creating a satisfying work environment. By setting clear expectations and supporting employees in achieving their goals, managers demonstrate respect for their employees as professionals. Employees also appreciate acknowledgment of personal triumphs and struggles as well as flexible and compassionate dispensation of benefits. Through these actions, managers help employees feel valued and encourage them to remain part of the team.