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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

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For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI. The Future for Hybrid Events.

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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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Has the Grinch Stolen Holiday Parties?

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With the #MeToo movement on the forefront of everyone’s mind, some human resources departments are concerned about co-workers overstepping boundaries. In October, the consultancy firm surveyed 150 human resource reps throughout the United States. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.

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AHLA Survey: Supply Chain Disruption Increasing Costs, Impacting Hotel Amenities Indefinitely

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The combination of direct payroll grants and tax credits would help to offset the increased costs of goods and human resources. IFA Senior Vice President for Government Relations and Public Affairs Matthew Haller, explained: “More than 200,000 jobs were lost in the franchise lodging sector, representing a 33% drop in employment.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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He has extensive experience in numerous hospitality roles, including as human resources director, accommodations director, F&B director and hotel manager. She will manage all aspects of the property, from profitability to product quality to guest service.

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Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’

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Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program for Diversity & Inclusion,” where they tackled the not-always-straightforward topic of DEI. Dasher asked.

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Employee Drought Threatens Hospitality Reopening

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He is working with theater and television production students to find candidates to fill the event professional jobs of tomorrow. And the desperation companies are feeling will make thoughtful human resources practices difficult. Employers are having trouble finding people with the right skill set,” he says.