In the dynamic and challenging field of aging services, fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes empathy, generosity, and happiness can significantly impact employee retention. As professionals navigate the complexities of providing care and support to older adults, the emotional well-being of employees becomes a crucial factor in ensuring both quality service delivery and sustained job satisfaction.
Topics: compassionate touch, dementia training, caregiver education, employee retention, cultivating empathy, compassion culture, Dementia Empathy Training
Topics: empathy, Empathy Training, Empathetic Listening, cultivating empathy
Topics: compassionate touch, Caregiver Burnout, cultivating empathy, compassionate leadership, growth mindset
Describing empathy as a lubricant creates visuals in my head like the annoying squeaky door hinge that finally gets some W-D40. A lubricant softens rough edges, makes things work better, and a little bit goes a long way. I think the same is true when we approach situations that we encounter in work and life from a place of empathy.
Topics: empathy, Empathy Training, REVEAL Aging, Dementia Live™️, cultivating empathy
