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IHRIM conferences offer the "perfect blend of networking, education, and technological solutions to issues facing HR and HR systems professionals". IHRIM, the world's leading clearinghouse for the HRIM (Human resource Information Management) industry, announced that the Disney Institute Program will be a key speaker in the HRMS Strategies Conference and Technology Exposition in Lake Buena Vista, FL held on June 5, 2013. The Disney Institute Program will teach conference attendees the method of "Building a Business Through Storytelling".

As this article mentioned, HRIS mainly assists you to keep record, report and manage your data in a web-based solution. It introduces the advantages of HRIS, and makes suggestion for installing it in your companies. It is very convenient and easy to access data. It is very flexible for you to change them. In my opinion, it is very well to install in hospitality industry because it makes everything easy. It can help HR Department to manage their daily events, strategic planning and easier data searching. The biggest benefit is to save a lot of time for HR staff.

This article explains that to have an efficient and effective e-business strategy, a business needs to set goals, have extensive research, plan accordingly, and keep organized. Having a distinguished business plan is a necessity if a company truly wants to be successful in cyberspace. There are several aspects that must be taken into consideration while preparing and organizing a strategic plan such as competitive, economic, and social/demographic factors. In other words, businesses must be knowledgeable about their competitors, understand how their consumers are spending, and study the human population. All in all, the most imperative feature in e-business is to set rational goals and have an accurate strategic plan. If this is done properly, a business will be in the precise direction to be successful.

It is a very interesting article because it talks about the different ways to start an e-business and how one has to gather all information and organize properly in order for it to grow. Not only you have to take in consideration all factors, such as economic, social, etc, but one has to be able to think out of the box to see how it can work effectively. They should study the market and aim towards their customers to give them what they want to buy.

There are many ways to help the environment, especially when it comes to deciding what to do with old electronic gadgets. What will you do with your old phone, if there is a new one coming out soon? What will you do if there is a new computer with new features from apple that comes out next month? We are all tempted to buy new products and tend to forget about the old ones we have that get piled up at home. There are so many solutions, to help prevent the world from getting polluted with toxic elements that are harmful to the people. Many solutions that this article mentions are we can resell our items, we can donate to the less fortunate i.e schools etc, we can recycle to save energy and valuable resources and so much more. Many of us tend to pile up our electronics gadgets because we feel some sort of attachment to it. Like the author mentioned, he feels guilty throwing them in the trash. As stated, the inner workings of electronics "can contain toxic materials including lead, beryllium, cadmium and flame retardants. If crushed or burned these materials can seep into the environment and harm human health." With that being said, we have to make smart decisions so we can save the world we live in!

IT security is an important part for hotel operation and attracts enough attention by hotel operators. We are eager to seek best approach related to IT security application. As we all konw, depnding on some competent applications, the operation can efficiently maintained and the overall performance will also be improved. For this reason, the best practice of security issues in hotels should be a professional work process, which must be supported by both human and technology resources. I believe regardless of whether the investment is high or low, we need try our best to achieve it and as a result, it will bring a desirable return for us.

This article tries to introduce the point of sale system. It recommends that it's time that your business did away with its cash registers and stepped up to a point-of-sale (POS) system. And the author lists seven reasons to convert businessman set up this system. First of all, your "sudden shrink" no longer goes undetected. It means that the system which has a receiving and inventory module that, when used properly, it can help you to pinpoint the cause of the shrink. Second, Markdown management is much easier. Compare with wrestling cash-register receipts at day's end, a POS automates the process of introducing markdowns and, in turn, tracking them accurately. Thirdly, Promotions can be tracked more successfully. Promotion is necessary for a business. However, the problem is recording shorter specials. Here, the POS system can help you. Then, you can maintain control in absentia. . Many operations suffer in employee efficiency and customer service when the boss is away. Automating a host of functions via a POS can help boost those areas, no matter where the head honcho happens to be. Besides, Your prices are consistent from one location to the next. If your business operates at more than one location, a point-of-sale system ensures pricing consistency. What's more, a POS system can help to keep stocks in proper balance depending on demand and other factors, which can vary from one location to the next. Sixes, you get many tools in a single package. At last, you can make better use of your personnel. The author thinks the greatest advantage to a comprehensive point-of-sale network is that it can afford your personnel to devote their energy to customers. In a word, the author gives us seven advantages of POS and recommends strongly applying it on business.

I liked the part that discussed how this would limit theft, as we know that is a big problem in most establishments. Anytime you can eliminate a calculator and human math is a plus. Recepits can easily be lost. Also consistency is a big part of it, especially if you have more than one establishment. good article!

This article talks about the many functions an HRIS has and how a business can benefit from having one. From managing payroll efficiently and properly to alerting you of any updates to the FLSA. Having such a system in place can help the HR department comply with the regulations of payroll needs and government audits.

The article points to the fact that energy is a major issue for hotels, which can be solved by going green and by implementing 3 energy-saving factors. 1. Using low energy devices and replacing all incandescent bulbs with LED-based lightning. 2. Adopting renewable source of energy. 3. Using connected devices, which make it possible for managers to monitor the power consumption. So today going green it's the long-term option for companies who want to save their prosperity.

One very effective way to help protect your employees' personal information is through the use of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS). An HRIS that is tailored to meet your specific H.R. document and record keeping needs provides you with the level of protection that ensures your employees you have done all you can to safeguard their personal information U.S privacy law is codified in federal and state statutes and has its foundation in the both common law and the U.S.HRIS use the program designed to enter with password set by employees themselves and controlled by hr persons, at the same time gather information legally

This article discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of technology in the field of human resources. An advantage is that it speeds up the process of employee training and adds to the useful HRIS. It also adds to the organizational factor to play. As far as disadvantages since some of the technology is new to this area and has caused some questioning of these tools by employees who are use to doing their work a certain way.

This article talks about the new technology that helps to improve HR efficiency. Several strategies with technologies can make big changes. It also can save time and is a precious commodity for senior executives. However, there are also risks in these technologies. 

This article is talking about the Green Key Global which is a company providing eco-rating program for hotels to keep sustainable development announced that this program has established in all 50 United States. The Green Key Eco-rating Program is a rating system intends to recognize lodging industries that are committed to improving their environmental performance. Hoteliers would be awarded a 1-5 Green Key rating based on the results of a comprehensive environmental self assessment and they could learn guidance on how to reduce environmental impacts and operating costs by reducing utility consumption, employee training, and supply chain management. This program is a win-win situation for both hotels and Green Key Global. Hotels are helping Green Key penetrate the U.S market and the Green Key is helping hotels win the business of environmentally conscious consumers because more and more consumers are treating the green part as a decision-making factor in where they stay. In my opinion, I love this program and I hope more hotels would participate in this program to reduce the increasing environmental impacts created by human and our business activities. And I believe green hotel would a trend for the future and one day it may be a regulation issued by government.

I was not aware that travel services/sites were recognizing rankings on green initiatives. Many consumers today are basing their choice in hotels on their environmental programs, it is great to hear that Green Key is now present in all 50 states!

Yes I also love this eco-rating program, which will improve environmental performance. It's a win-win situation as you mentioned in your summarize that both Green Key Global and hotels would get benefits. I did some research of the hospitality trend, and go green is definitely a big trend.

It is important to lay down a technology investment strategy that aligns with the specific goals of your organization and avoid investing in "pie in the sky" with no guaranteed returns. It will be easier to identify technologies that can help your business if you have a clear picture of where you're heading and what steps you must take to get there. Once you've set down your business strategy, you should appoint a member of your organization to track IT trends and advancements in the marketplace. Sit down with this person and list the sky technology areas they should be monitoring based on your business needs. Once you have projects in mind, talk to a trusted IT advisor and run a cost analysis. Create a short list of IT investments that you can not only afford, but will also help you achieve your stated business goals. Do a risk analysis of significant project you consider to undertake. Make sure the project is coming in on time and on budget. Finally, continue to update your IT investment plan and monitor new technology developments.

Great article talks about what companies should do if they want to invest the technology. Companies will surfer great risk if the company is blindness in investment. The company should firstly Clearfield their business strategy know what kind of the technology needed by the company. Advisor from professional people and the cost analysis is also important. Base on this analysis hotel can find better technology with less risk.

This article discusses the "Green Hotel" award that is presented every two years to Asean resorts. The purpose of this award is to bring awareness to hotels about the importance of being eco-friendly and preserving our environment. Thousands of hotels compete for this award based on criteria including water efficiency, air quality management, collaboration with local organizations and external communities. I personally love that collaborating with external communities is a criteria for this award because I find that to be very important. Well-known resorts should help smaller organizations and team up with them to show they care about those around them. Once of the recipients, Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, focused on protecting and sustaining the rich ecosystem surrounding their resort by constructing their resort using eco-ethical materials and placing priority in sustaining its environment-friendly atmosphere. The hope is for these awards to be an incentive to improve the tourism industry and to provide awareness to the hospitality industry regarding global warming and other important natural effects hotels are having on our environment. While it promotes healthy competition in the tourism industry, it also improves the quality of the hotels in Asean countries which in turn will lead to more tourism and financials for the country.

I think this article represents a good balance between the 'wait and see' approach and the 'ahead of the curve'. Biometric technology has been around for a while now and it has been proven to be very effective. This hotel is creating a competitive advantage without compromising service and guest satisfaction.

The article released the newest devleopment of HRIS of SuccessFactors. They successfully blend employee data management with social networking. As some executives said, new product wasn't merely a phone number and adress any more, it could include more information about an employee's hobbies, performance and so forth. The new developmen of HRIS enables HR departments to keep insight of their employees, how they are working and think about the job so that they can carry out a more satisfy strategy regarding to both employees and companies. However, some professionals doubt this new product. They questioned that if there are enough space to keep so much information, which may not necessary. Therefore there is stll lots of risky factors to enhance its application of this new developed HRIS.

The benefits to HRIS is great. When using HRIS, employees have the option to view their pay stubs electronically, request time off and submit time sheets. With this technology companies can cut back on the number of employees they have to hire, therefore maximizing their profits. By having these tools online, companies are able to share and transfer data almost immediately, significantly easing the process. As a "hub" for the organization, HRIS is able to keep everything organized while never losing focus of the tasks at hand.

Through a partnership between a tech company and a hotel association, a new HRIS specific to the needs of hospitality has been born. The system is cloud-based, providing full accessibility in a 24/7 industry. Not only does the system house compliance, training and employment files but it also provides templates for letters, contracts and policies. The system promises to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.

I think that it is very important for hotel to go green. Many top hotels are the members of green hotels. That means go green is a trend. Go green could makes the hotel cost savings, competitive advantage, employee retention, customer loyalty, regulatory compliance, decrease risk and it's the right thing to do. When I went to New York, Key West and Boston, I found the hotels where I lived are all green hotels. They use retrofitting light bulbs instead of regular bulbs. But in China, green hotel is not popular. I think that it will be the trend in the future all over the world!

In December 2018, the FBI warned that unpatched devices on networks were exposed to hackers through an open port used to communicate with control systems.

One last, often-overlooked vulnerability is an aging BMS. Many buildings still have legacy BMSes installed that could be subject to simple attacks, although some of the older systems are analog-based and are not as easy to hack as modern, Ethernet-based systems. Regardless, the old systems may have default passwords that can be found on the internet and that cannot be changed or patched. These old systems may also have open ports that cannot be blocked unless you install a major -- and expensive -- upgrade or retrofit.

Building management system is an intelligent microprocessor-based controller network installed to monitor and control a building's technical systems and services. they can be directly integrated with a broad range of building services, including access control, security, power, lighting, fire systems, elevator and escalator controls, smart whiteboards, and clinical systems. Hackers are becoming more savvy to BMSes. As a resullt, businesses must spend time and resources to patch any vulnerabilities.