PORTLAND, Ore. - February 21, 2006- Unicru ® Inc. is pleased to announce that Marquis Companies, one of the Pacific Northwest´s premier long-term care providers, has selected its hiring management system to find, screen and hire only the most qualified frontline staff. Marquis Companies currently operates 25 skilled nursing and assisted living facilities as well as home health and rehabilitation business units.
"The longer we keep our top employees, the better we maintain consistencies across the operation, which translates into happier residents," said Kathy LeVee, director of operations at Marquis. "We needed a tool to attract people who are more likely to stay longer and create a culture of teamwork that fosters a great rapport with residents and their families. We believe we found that in Unicru."
Marquis has found that hiring and retaining facility staff members that are dependable, provide outstanding service, and stay a long time is critical to their mission to provide long-term care services in a manner "which makes a difference in the quality of the life of the clients". The Unicru Solution for Healthcare will manage all aspects of employee sourcing, selection, hiring and separation at Marquis. Unicru´s combination of on-site electronic application devices, online applicant sourcing, behavioral-based assessments and manager interview guides will help Marquis quickly identify only the top candidates for hire. Additionally, the system´s background check, tax credit screening and payroll interfaces will provide facility managers a quicker and more efficient hiring process allowing them more time to focus on patient care and daily operations.
"In a very real way, Marquis´ frontline drives their bottom line every day," said Donna Moore, vice president and general manager of healthcare at Unicru. "Not only does the quality of Marquis´ staff impact census, referrals, liability and patient satisfaction, but with the average cost of turnover at over $3,500 for a long-term care employee, who they hire also has a direct effect on profitability. We´re excited to see Unicru´s impact on Marquis´ workforce quality and bottom line savings."
About Marquis Companies
Marquis Care consists of 19 Skilled and Intermediate Care Facilities. Skilled Care provides complete care for individuals requiring sub-acute care with an emphasis on rehabilitation and post hospital recuperation. Intermediate Care provides full care to residents who no longer require hospitalization or skilled nursing care, but still need 24-hour nursing attention.
OurSkilled Nursing Facilities page provides additional information regarding specific services and can help in finding an appropriate facility. For individuals with who do not require intensive care programs, Marquis Vintage SuitesAssisted Living Facilities are an innovative senior housing choice. Marquis combines supplemental home care assistance and a free referral service that allows a variety of senior living arrangements to be explored. For more information, visitwww.marquiscompanies.com.
About Unicru Inc.
Unicru is the leading provider of talent management solutions focused on improving workforce quality and productivity within the nation´s leading employers. Deep industry expertise, extensive client experience and knowledge gleaned from nearly 50 million job applicants combine for a proven solution that integrates hiring automation, employee selection programs and performance measurement to drive measurable business results. Unicru is currently deployed in more than 27,000 locations nationwide for over 100 leading companies and brands, including Albertsons, Toys "R" Us, PetSmart, Best Buy, Uno´s Restaurants and Burgerville restaurants. For more information, visit www.unicru.com
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