The senior living workforce conversation is changing fast, and operators who adapt now will have the advantage moving forward. In this episode of Bridge the Gap, Josh and Lucas sit down with Matt Strange, COO of Procare HR, to unpack the evolving labor landscape in senior housing and what operators must do to attract, retain, and engage frontline teams. Matt shares why predictable scheduling may be one of the biggest hidden drivers of employee retention, revealing ProCare HR’s research around the “14-day scheduling sweet spot” that improves attendance, reduces turnover, and creates workforce stability.Key Ideas:The current state of the senior living labor market in 2026Why predictable scheduling improves retention and attendanceThe “14-day scheduling” workforce strategyHow geography impacts workforce expectationsCompeting against retail, logistics, and remote work opportunitiesWhy culture matters more than compensation aloneThe connection between employee engagement and resident experienceLeadership strategies for rapidly growing operatorsThe role of AI and workforce technology in senior livingHow labor analytics can help prevent turnover and burnoutMeet the Hosts:Josh Crisp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcrispsocial/Lucas McCurdy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmccurdyseniorlivingfan/Connect with Our GuestMatt Strange: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strangem/ Learn More about the Procare HRhttps://procarehr.com/Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing.Become a sponsor of Bridge the Gap.

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