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Being the Boss Means Embracing Strategic Thinking

Theres never been a successful CEO that focused only on the companys end product, says Fabrizio Freda, CEO of cosmetic company Estee Lauder. Rather, truly effective company leaders must see everything in one big picture, including employee satisfaction, peripheral consumers to your product, and how strategies now set your company up for the future

NLRB Reversal Could Pose Employee Choice Threat

The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, of which ALFA is a member, continues to monitor actions by the National Labor Relations Board. Of particular interest is The Dana Corp. decision. If reversed by the NLRB, then employees could lose the right to a secret ballot vote if they choose to challenge recognizing a union in their workplace

Flu Fatalities May Decrease; Super Vaccine Now Available

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decreased its estimate for how many Americans will die in an average flu season from the typically referenced 36,000 to 24,000

With 100% Jump, Seniors Lead Social Networking Increase

Social media use continues to grow dramatically across all age groups but in the past year, the number of social seniors has increased most, according to the latest findings from the Pew Research Centers Internet & American Life Project. Individuals 65 and older increasingly are tapping social networking sites daily to connect with friends and family a trend that also will influence what residents expect from their communities

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Smart Renovations
What renovation (or new construction) features offer your residents assistance in preventing possible injuries related to falls, etc.? Share your thoughts.

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Women in Leadership Sharing Their Journey

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Women in Leadership Sharing Their Journey

VALA Annual Fall Conference Sponsorship Application Form

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Actively representing more than 130 assisted living providers from throughout...

VALA 2010 Annual Fall Conference Attendee Registration...

Posted in: Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA)

Join VALA October 19-20, 2010 in Virginia Beach, VA for the VALA Annual Fall...

ALF Administrator Preparatory Workshop

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Join VALA Monday, September 20, 2010 - Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at the...

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This is just a helpful tip that you may include HTML in your Bio on your profile page. This will allow you to insert widgets, link to your social networking website, or source an image/logo of your company. Please contact Jaclyn Allmon if you have questions or need assistance.

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ALFA is looking for ALFA Exchange Champions to administer Groups within the site. Your responsibilities would include posting relevant announcements, events, inviting new members, monitoring content and encouraging participation.

If interested, please contact Jaclyn Allmon

NEW: Conversation Starters Posted!

It is always nice to sit back and relax and read others' poetic posts online, but we can not evolve the future of senior living by sitting back and letting things happen around us!! ALFA has posted some conversation starters to encourage your participation and leadership. We look forward to your thoughts, opinions and wisdom, and thank you for sharing your experiences.

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    South Carolina ALFA

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