In this episode of 'The Quest for the Good Life,' Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov welcome Marcy Davis, CEO of Candeo, who shares her journey in transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through the innovative workforce strategies developed by GoodLife. The conversation explores the successful implementation of new work schedules that have led to a significant increase in applications and a decrease in vacancies. Marcy emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration in navigating workforce challenges, providing valuable insights for other agencies facing similar issues.
- Marcy Davis emphasizes the importance of human connection in her work.
- Candeo has grown from serving 14 individuals to a larger community.
- Natural disasters can have a profound impact on local communities.
- The transition to a new work schedule strategies developed by GoodLife and Dr. Strouse can lead to increased employee satisfaction.
- Effective communication is key to implementing change in organizations.
- Marcy's experience highlights the importance of not going it alone during transitions.
- The quality of support improves when full-time employees work weekends.
- A dedicated recruiter can streamline the hiring process significantly.
- The new work model has led to a dramatic decrease in vacancies.
- Marcy's leadership style focuses on collaboration and understanding employee needs.
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