WALA Management Essentials

Supporting employee mental health has become one of the most important - and most challenging - parts of working in assisted living today. Leaders and team members are navigating emotionally demanding work, staffing shortages, and constant resident needs all while trying to take care of themselves and each other.

This 3-hour workshop led by Beth Ridley of Ridley Consultants, provides a practical, realistic approach to supporting mental health at work without requiring anyone to be a therapist or take on more than they can sustain.

Generational conflict and misunderstanding isn’t new—but lately, the gap between each generation feels wider than ever.  This 2-hour virtual session, That’s What I Meme, breaks down the key influences, traits, and tendencies of the major generations in today’s workforce. More importantly, it provides practical strategies to better understand what drives each group—so you can connect, communicate, and lead more effectively. No matter your generation, this session is relevant, entertaining, and will give you a fresh perspective on your coworkers—and honestly, just about everyone else in your life.

In senior living, hiring is hard—but keeping great people is even harder. Beyond the First 90 Days challenges leaders to rethink retention as more than an onboarding process or an HR initiative. It’s about creating a workplace where employees feel connected, valued, supported, and motivated to stay.

This 3-hour engaging and practical session, led by Dave Molenda of Positive Polarity, explores what happens after the excitement of a new hire wears off and provides leaders with simple strategies to strengthen engagement, build meaningful connections, and create a culture that keeps great people on the team. Participants will leave with practical ideas they can put into action immediately—because retention isn't something you fix when someone leaves; it's something you build every day.