1. By Yosef Meystel

2.  As president of YAM Management, Yosef
Meystel 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.

3.  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.

4.  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.