We are bursting with excitement and pride as we announce that we have again been named to the
FORTUNE® Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ list for 2023. This is a HUGE feat for Senior Star, making this exclusive list five out of the past six years. Since survey results come directly from the hearts and minds of our associates, inclusion on this list reflects over a decade of intentionality, putting our associates first, knowing that happy associates mean happy residents.
The Heart of Senior Star…
… begins with the Senior Star promise to ‘Do for each other with love’ and our values expressed in the uplifting acronym CHEER – Commit to fiscal responsibility, Honor each customer, Embrace innovation, Enjoy what we do and Respect each associate. These values are just words, but when aligned company-wide, magic happens.
Senior Star leaders recognized many years ago that leading with love is essential to a meaningful work life experience. Associates are empowered by leadership when making decisions to balance head and heart, and encouraged to make decisions affecting residents and fellow associates by asking the questions “what would I do if it was my loved one/friend?” We aren’t afraid to use the word LOVE in the workplace. It is the heart of everything we do. The open-door policy is not just a concept; cell phone numbers and emails of all levels of leadership are readily available to every associate. “Business excellence is at the heart of all that we do…” Anja Rogers, Senior Star CEO, goes on to share, “It’s a love thing that makes one smile. It’s a love thing that makes one think. It’s a love thing that makes one feel valued, appreciated and like they belong. When we all feel safe, valued and know those around us only want the best for us, we know it truly is a love thing!”
A Difference You Can Measure…
The Senior Star difference starts with clear values that express and demonstrate our organization’s deeply rooted purpose backed by servant leadership. It’s clear that this philosophy resonates with 900+ associates:
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- • A company-wide survey participation rate of 99%+. Senior Star associates know that their voices are heard
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- • 20% of Senior Star associates have celebrated 5+ years with the organization, including the CEO who recently celebrated 40 years
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- • Less than 5% open positions across the entire company
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- • The inclusive culture has paved the way for breaking of glass ceilings, removal of barriers and embracing a true DEIB way of life for all
- • Innovative associate wellness programs and benefits have been designed with intention and heartfelt purpose, to maximize work/life balance
Fortune® List Facts…
The list of the top senior living organizations was compiled based on survey results from over 140,000 senior living employees nationwide. Associates share confidential quantitative and qualitative feedback about the organization’s culture by responding to 60 statements and two open-ended questions.
What does all of this mean…
FORTUNE® Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ 2023 measures the workplace satisfaction of those providing services to seniors and their families. Being included on this list clearly demonstrates that Senior Star associates are happy and fulfilled in their work which, in turn, offers a loving, purpose-driven environment for residents and their families. The result … a powerful confirmation of the success of leading with love, backed by Fortune’s research.
To learn more about this prestigious recognition and to view this year’s complete list of honorees visit: https://fortune.com/ranking/best-small-workplaces-aging-services-senior-housing-care/.