Senior Helpers has been recognized as the first and only national in-home senior care provider to achieve Great Place to Work certification.
The Great Place to Work® Institute is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. As a highly respected independent certification organization, its programs “recognize outstanding workplace cultures and provide the benchmarks, framework and expertise needed to create, sustain and celebrate outstanding workplace cultures for all.”
This was the first time that Senior Helpers had applied for certification and the company was very pleased with the results. The survey was sent to more than 12,000 franchise and corporate employees and measured over 60 elements across the company and its operations. The ratings were extremely positive along every factor; 89% of Senior Helpers employees said the company is a great workplace; 95% agreed that their work has special meaning – it is not just a job; and 93% feel good about the ways Senior Helpers contributes to the community.
Senior Helpers Chief Marketing Officer Chuck Sullivan said, “We are honored to receive this independent certification and humbled that our employees find value in our mission and the company.”
Sullivan explained that company culture is an important driver of overall success. “We work closely with our franchise owners to build a culture of inclusion. Our employees really care about our clients, and we are pleased that they feel appreciated for their work."
“In many ways, Senior Helpers represents a generational bridge for employees," he continued. "Everyone here knows that are working for a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. This is a unique workplace that provides a better quality of life for our clients and members of the community.”
For those considering options as either a prospective employee or franchisee, Sullivan recommends paying close attention to both the company culture and the future growth potential of the industry. “In addition to our great culture, the growth projections for in-home senior care market is staggering. The volume of aging adults in the US has been referred to as a ‘silver tsunami’ because it represents a huge generational wave of seniors who will need care.”
Senior Helpers is the premier provider of in-home senior care in the U.S. The company provides franchise owners with award-winning training programs for geriatric care including Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s; ongoing operations support and a proven business model.
The initial start-up cost for a single-unit franchise with Senior Helpers ranges between $104,800 and $144,300 and has a franchisee fee of $49,500. Qualified veterans receive an additional 10% off the franchise fee. To learn more about franchising opportunities with Senior Helpers, visit https://www.seniorhelpersfranchise.com/.