A real-world case study in how a leading senior living organization modernized HR workflows with a secure, cloud-based document management solution built for compliance-driven industries.
From Filing Cabinets to Cloud Confidence: How MorningStar Modernized HR
In senior living and healthcare settings, every minute spent managing paperwork is a minute not spent supporting residents. MorningStar Senior Living recognized this challenge across its 38 communities. With more than 3,200 employees in 11 states, their HR department struggled with manual filing, slow onboarding, and increasing compliance demands.
At the time, new hire paperwork had to be printed, scanned, faxed, and manually filed. Filing cabinets crowded offices. In addition, audits took valuable time away from strategic priorities. Clearly, MorningStar needed a better way to manage employee files, one that aligned with its mission to deliver compassionate, people-centered care.
As a result, they chose DynaFile.
Why MorningStar Chose DynaFile to Support Its Caregiving Mission
MorningStar required a secure and scalable document management solution that could simplify HR operations across all of its locations. Additionally, it needed to support fast onboarding and ensure secure access to sensitive employee records for a care-focused workforce.
DynaFile met every need.
By integrating with existing tools such as DocuSign and human resource information systems, including ADP and UKG, DynaFile made it easy for HR teams to complete, store, and retrieve employee records in a single digital workflow. Furthermore, the ability to upload large batches of files and organize them using indexed filing eliminated manual processes and reduced paperwork.
Security and compliance were essential. Since staff members support assisted living, memory care, and wellness programs, MorningStar needed strong protections for sensitive data. DynaFile provided granular access controls, allowing HR leaders to restrict file visibility by department, role, or location. Moreover, every file interaction was automatically tracked through detailed audit trails. These features created a safer, more transparent environment for managing workforce records.
The Results MorningStar Achieved
Since moving to DynaFile, MorningStar Senior Living has experienced significant improvements across its HR operations. Most importantly, their team can now focus more on people and less on paperwork.
Here are a few of the outcomes:
- More than a 90 percent reduction in paper-based employee records
- Filing cabinets were eliminated across all 41 communities
- Lower paper usage and reduced supply and storage costs
- Faster onboarding experience for new hires
- Streamlined audits with real-time document access and visibility
- Greater efficiency for HR teams across multiple states
It feels so seamless
What we’ve loved about DynaFile is how easy and intuitive it is to use. We refer to it as our ‘digital filing cabinet’ because it’s simple to get things into and has as many features as we want to sort, organize, and pull out what we’ve stored in the system. It feels so seamless to get things into and out of the system. There is no longer a need for piles of paper on the desk taunting you that it needs to be scanned and organized.
Chris Livesay, Chief Human Resources Officer,
MorningStar Senior Living
A Smarter HR Approach for Senior Living and Healthcare Support
MorningStar’s success shows how HR transformation can directly benefit care-focused organizations. Whether your team operates in senior living, assisted living, rehabilitation services, or another healthcare-related field, paper-based systems slow down operations and increase compliance risk.
DynaFile is a cloud-based document management system designed specifically for human resource teams in senior living, healthcare, education, manufacturing, legal, distribution, and other compliance-driven or document-intensive industries. It helps care providers, healthcare organizations, and multi-location teams eliminate paperwork, protect employee data, and maintain regulatory compliance with ease.
With DynaFile, HR teams can:
- Go fully digital with bulk uploads and indexed file organization
- Control access using role-based security and permission settings
- Track compliance with real-time version history and document audit reports
- Support fast onboarding through integrated workflows
- Keep documents secure using encrypted storage in the cloud
- Reduce costs by eliminating paper use and physical storage needs
Is Your HR Department Ready to Move Away from Paper
If your HR team is still relying on manual files, spending hours preparing for audits, or struggling to keep up with compliance requirements, it is time to rethink your document strategy.
DynaFile gives your team the tools to work faster, stay organized, and protect sensitive information. Whether you work in healthcare, senior living, education, or another regulated industry, the right solution can make all the difference.
Ready to see how DynaFile can help your organization? Schedule a customized demo today and take the first step toward a more innovative HR document system that prioritizes care, compliance, and efficiency.