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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

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Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees. Banner for Arizona Refugee Resettlement Program Support and inclusion Erin Flothmeier, director of human resources at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, has worked with refugees for 30 years.

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Why Team Building Should be Job #1 in the Post-COVID Return to Work

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Although business is constantly evolving, rarely has so much changed in such a short time in terms of human resources. The pandemic forced millions of workers out of their offices to work from home or other remote locations. Here’s why. To Make the New Structure of Work Function More Effectively.

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Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More

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He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Her most recent position was director of human resources at Alma Resort, having joined the resort staff in 2019.

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How Event Professionals Are Feeling About Their Jobs

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Here’s how: “Instead of 12-15 standalone in- person events throughout the year at various times, we started to co-locate meetings. Lack of human resources overall. Business Models More than two out of five respondents said their organization’s business model has changed since the pandemic. Here’s why: What worries you the most?

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Sunshine After Flames: Napa and Sonoma Stand Strong One Year After Massive Fires

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The CVB and Hilton’s director of human resources each reached out to area restaurants and businesses to find new jobs for displaced employees. During the fires, CIA at Copia provided food for the community and its other location, CIA at Greystone in St. Helena, prepared meals for first responders.

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The Best Ideas to Engage and Retain Talent I Heard at NAHRES 2021

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These cross-functional teams are assembled from a variety of job functions, locations and demographics to offer more diverse perspectives. Related: Human resource management (HRM) has changed drastically in recent years. How companies leverage these groups can vary.

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3 Trends for the Future: Earth as a Stakeholder, Accessible Commerce, and Revolutionary Rest

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It’s a no brainer: When more people have access to products and locations, organizations can then turn those people into customers, clients, or members. Accessible Commerce “Brands are leaving money on the table by failing to make their spaces and services universally accessible,” Wunderman Thompson noted.

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