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8 Human Resource Strategies To Make Employees Feel Included When Working Remote

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But given the pandemic and the tremendous shift to remote work, businesses must work hard to develop what happens organically in an office setting – a sense of belonging and inclusion. Since watercooler chat is not happening organically, schedule time for it. Some even organize virtual meals with food delivered to employees!

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Smart Moves in Sedona, Cayman Islands and More

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At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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In Rewards and Recognition, Leadership Enthusiasm Is Critical

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But if an organization expects its incentivization efforts to pay off in the long run, there is a critical ingredient that cannot be ignored: leadership enthusiasm. Both personalized rewards and travel incentives can improve engagement, boost morale, and contribute to greater productivity. They need to be personally involved.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Barbara Connell, CMP Fellow

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When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.” To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.”

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Thrivers, Survivors, and Other Characteristics of Resilient Organizations

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Just as we restart in-person events, we are dealing with inflation — which Americans rate as the nation’s top problem — while many of our organizations and supplier partners are still struggling with having fewer resources to help them get back on their feet. Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. He has extensive experience in numerous hospitality roles, including as human resources director, accommodations director, F&B director and hotel manager.

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How to Organize a Successful Event – 10 Top Tips for Perfect Events

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Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Based on the purpose of the event, you might be able to decide on the type of event you are going to organize, but it will especially help in dictating the objectives of the event.