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What Exactly is an HRIS? The Complete Breakdown - BambooHR Blog - 0 views

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  • an HRIS system is the integration of HR activities and information technology.
  • It enables data entry, tracking and management for human resources, payroll and accounting.
  • most HR teams use an HRIS to help them improve their processes and stay organized
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  • it’s good for everyone who works with HR to be familiar with a few HRIS basics like the variations and definition of HRIS, what an HRIS does, which organizations need HRIS, and how to best use an HRIS.
  • With an HRIS, you’ll never have to comb through filing cabinets or search through different versions of spreadsheets ever again. Every piece of information you need can be easily collected, tracked, updated, and searched in seconds.  
  • A good HRIS vendor will stay on top of regulations impacting HR and adapt their software to make it easy for organizations to meet compliance requirements.
  • Many tedious HR processes are made quick and simple with an HRIS.
  • When HR has fewer operational tasks to manage, they can spend their valuable skills and time on strategic HR initiatives that improve business outcomes
  • Improving retention, increasing productivity, and monitoring the company culture are just a few ways HR can spend their time when they have an HRIS.
  • Top-notch employees like top-notch employers. A good HRIS can help improve employees’ perceptions of their organizations.
  • Many of our clients say their HRIS helps them look like HR rockstars because of its convenience and ease of use.
  • leahesper on 01 Dec 19
     
    This article answers the question "What is an HRIS?" It is the integration of HR activities and information technology. This article talks about what it does, reasons to use HRIS, when you should get an HRIS for your business and how many employees an HRIS can handle. It also talks about some of the common features and even how to use it.
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Hospitality Employees Play Big Role In Sustainability Efforts - Facilities Management I... - 0 views

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  • don't exactly expect to be asked to be part of conservation efforts beyond deciding whether they want their towels washed every night or not.
  • When it comes to the environment, employees leave a big footprint, Gaines says.
  • it's often the little things that make a big difference, such as getting employees in the habit of turning off lights and checking thermostats in unoccupied meeting rooms, as well as having them remind each other to keep an eye out for potentially wasteful use.
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  • According to Bendewald, the industry spends nearly $8 billion annually on energy costs, but is often limited in how aggressively it approaches efficiency due to concerns about occupant demands.
  • So the question is 'how can hotels provide the same, or often better, services with reduced energy use?
  • leahesper on 24 Nov 19
     
    This article talks about how employees play a huge role in sustainability efforts and what else hotels can be doing in the future to continue going green.
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(PDF) THE IMPLEMENTATION OF E-MARKETING IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY: THE CASE OF ISTRIA COUNTY - 0 views

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  • e research was conducted using a survey method. e research results show that hotel companies in Istria County have achieved a medium or even high level of implementation of e-marketing practice. e companies with a higher level of e-marketing practice also achieve better business performance. However, the survey also revealed the constraints to the widespread application of e-marketing in the hotel industry.
  • e increasing presence of the Internet in daily lives has resulted in the Internet an essential media in marketing communication.
  • To gain competitive advantage in the demanding tourist market, it is important nowadays for a hotel company to have its own website, promote its products through social networks and mobile applications, use e-mail as a channel of communication with its business partners and customers, and apply all available information-communication technology (ICT).
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  • Some authors emphasize the role of the Internet in the application of e-marketing, while others perceive that term broadly, including the application of other ICT solutions.
  • consider the concept of e-marketing as a means of moving products or services from producers to tourists, and using the Internet as a means of promotion and a sales channel.
  • the use of electronic data and applications for planning and executing the conception, distribution and pricing of ideas, goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational goal
  • Internet marketing, e-mail marketing, mobile marketing, intranet marketing and extranet
  • marketing, as well as dierent e-marketing forms
  • leahesper on 13 Nov 19
     
    This article is actually based on a case study on the implementation of e-marketing in the hotel industry. This article examines the level of implementation of e-marketing practice in the hotel industry. It is an empirical research article conducted in Istria County, the most developed tourist county in Croatia.
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Event Registration Software: Everything Organizers Should Know - 0 views

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  • Professional event planners have a unique position of power that they have never before had.
  • Event technology is the one tool that can help event organizers to drive business innovation while wowing attendees, and event registration software is a key component of event technology.
  • A powerful all in one event registration platform will allow event organizers to build better events, while liberating them from hard-to-use platforms of the past.
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  • Modern event registration systems have evolved far beyond being able to just collect attendee information, and providing a ticket to be collected at check-in.
  • Using an all in one event management platform, with event registration built in will help to save you time.
  • The problem with stand-alone platforms is that some are not specifically designed for event organizers.
  • As you search for the best event registration software, you’re going to run into many industry specific terms that have different definitions depending on what vendor you’re talking to.
  • leahesper on 10 Nov 19
     
    This article talks about how businesses value innovation more and more these days and how event attendees want experiences, not things and how organizers want to drive innovation while delighting guests for new and exciting experiences. We use event technology as an amazing tool to help event organizations drive business innovation while giving the guests and experience they can't believe!
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Cybersecurity and the hospitality industry - Cyber Security Review - 0 views

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  • The hospitality and restaurant industries in particular, are high-value targets for cybercriminals.
  • In addition to larger brands, cybercriminals are now finding it easier to target multiple small restaurants.
  • In fact, nearly half of cyberattacks worldwide in 2015 were against small businesses with fewer than 250 workers.
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  • Restaurateurs are not technology experts.
  • The cost of cybercrime is on the rise around the globe.
  • Stealing our personal and payment information is something cybercriminals do over breakfast.
  • For the global economy, cybercrime is one of the greatest collective threats of our time.
  • It might come as a surprise to many that almost all of the headline-grabbing payment card data breaches we’ve seen over the past few years were entirely preventable.
  • Most breaches involving credit card data have been neither sophisticated nor “new.”
  • A study by Verizon stated that 99 percent of breaches in 2014 were caused by known vulnerabilities with fixable patches.
  • Strong security protection principles that involve people, process and technology all working together in an atmosphere that prioritizes data security are vital for all of us to protect ourselves, our families and our companies.
  • So what actions can we take today to protect ourselves and our customers? For starters, many companies need to change the way they view security and make it a 24/7 priority. Data security must be deeply ingrained into an organization’s culture, not layered like frosting on a cake but baked in from the start.
  • leahesper on 03 Nov 19
     
    This article discusses cybersecurity in the hospitality industry. It presents the question of what actions can we take to protect ourselves and our customers which is exactly what we are talking about in this module. It states facts related to security breaches in the hospitality industry in the year 2015.
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  • Although Blockbuster began a rentals-by-mail and streaming service belatedly in order to fight against competitors like Netflix, they didn’t come on strong enough or soon enough.
  • It was a battle between old technology and new technology, and it looks like new technology won out in the end.
  • That being said, Netflix is definitely the most successful of these Blockbuster-replacement services and has been steadily gaining traction over the years
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  • They started out as a DVD rentals-by-mail service and business has been booming ever since they introduced a streaming subscription service as well.
  • “Back in 2000, Blockbuster declined several offers to purchase Netflix for a mere $50 million.”
  • Blockbuster is certainly hitting themselves for not jumping at the offer, which may have seemed irrelevant and unimportant at the time.
  • leahesper on 24 Oct 19
     
    I chose this article because I believe it is a perfect example of how to make the most out of the technology revolution! Blockbuster did not see the opportunity fast enough and so Netflix put them completely out of business. There are advantages and disadvantages to the "wait and see" approach but I think in this case, Blockbuster missed out on a huge opportunity and they didn't look into the future as they should have. As technology is constantly evolving, the only way to keep up is to stay current.
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10 Ways to Prevent Fraud By Restaurant Employees - 0 views

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  • Employee fraud should be a major concern to restaurant operators because it can significantly cut into revenue.
  • Quite simply, this is an issue that you can’t afford to ignore.There are two main areas where employees can inflict financial harm on a restaurant: they can steal product or they can steal money.
  • First, consider all of the areas that are at risk for fraudulent behavior.
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  • Restaurant managers should have a good understanding of what is happening with transactions.
  • As you review transactions, look for unusual activity.
  • The next step is to investigate any patterns or irregularities you find.
  • At smaller chains, spot-check from each register to look for anomalies.
  • When employees know a fraud detection system is in place, the number of cases decreases.
  • Review your authorization process and revise as needed
  • Rolling out cashless payments can help reduce this problem.
  • Preventing and identifying fraud should be an everyday part of your financial management.
  • Lastly, keep in mind that restaurants with lower menu prices may be at risk for more theft.
  • leahesper on 16 Oct 19
     
    This article gives examples of cases in which fraud took place in the establishment and then gives ways you can identify employee fraud and take steps to prevent it!
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5 New Technology Trends In The Restaurant Industry - Restaurant Den - 0 views

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  • The hospitality and food service business is a major player in the economy.
  • Technology trends are a funny thing. We as consumers embrace them on one level but might question them on another
  • Restaurants however have been one trade to employ a range of technologies and have embraced these as a vehicle for delivering what the customer wants; fast, quality service and excellent choices.
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  • robotic bartender
  • Memories fail on even the most experienced wait staff when under pressure. Eliminates human error on handwritten order pads. Happy staff can equate to happy diners.
  • The extremely popular trend of having an iPad or similar table menu and ordering systems on restaurant tables not only frees up your staff, but can act as a sales person and marketing team all rolled into one.
  • With the ability to mix and deliver your Cocktails and drinks on tabletop the idea is to augment the actual bartender, not replace.
  • The smart phone and mobile devices have become invaluable to the restaurant trade.
  • Having large LCD screens showing your range of cuisine provides electronically, an ability to change pricing, menu items and wine lists daily.
  • The thing about any new technologies, regardless of industry, is that they evolve so quickly. The next biggest trend is sometimes already superseded, we just don’t know it yet.
  • leahesper on 10 Oct 19
     
    This is a very interesting articles about the technology trends we are seeing in the restaurant industry such as the emenu or the robotic bartender. This article discusses the pro's and con's of these specific technological trends and also discusses how the evolution of technology is a great thing for the industry! It makes you wonder... what's next?
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Cloud PMS Advantages | WebRezPro - 0 views

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      Bookings, check-ins and housekeeping reports are always at your finger tips!
  • WebRezPro represents the future of hotel property management.
  • As a cloud-based system, hoteliers benefit from improved PMS accessibility and flexibility, while reducing overhead expenses and technical frustrations.
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  • WebRezPro runs via the Internet, so there is no need to install or maintain computer software.
  • WebRezPro users always have access to the system’s latest features — and updates are free and seamless.
  • While on-premise hotel management software can cost thousands of dollars to set-up and maintain, WebRezPro is a SaaS [Software as a Service] that costs $5/month/room (min $60/month) — with minimal upfront costs. Discount rates apply to larger hotels and hotel groups.
  • Featuring an integrated online reservation system, there is no need to allocate separate room inventory for Web bookings.
  • WebRezPro has two-way interfaces to Expedia, Booking.com and many others.
  • Your reservation data is automatically stored in a secure computer facility with redundant Internet connections, 24-hour monitoring and diesel-powered electrical backup.
  • WebRezPro is accessible from any mobile device (tablets and smartphones) connected to the Internet, allowing you to manage your property anytime and from anywhere.
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Electronic Recycling Market 2019 Industry Outlook, Market Dynamics and Forecast by 2024... - 0 views

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  • The Global Electronic Recycling Market is expected to exceed more than US$ 114 billion by 2024 and will grow at a CAGR of more than 23% in the given forecast period.
  • Computer recycling, electronic recycling or e-waste recycling is the disassembly and separation of additives and raw materials of waste electronics.
  • Despite the fact that the methods of re-use, donation and restore aren't strictly recycling. They're different common sustainable approaches to eliminate it waste.
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  • Digital recycling helps to recover valuable metals by means of making sure that toxic and dangerous substance are handled well thereby minimizing the environmental effect associated with mining.
  • Even though recycling of e-waste pose clean blessings, loss of recycling cognizance and regulatory infrastructure have resulted to low recycling price.
  • leahesper on 29 Sep 19
     
    This press release article talks about how the Global Electronic Recycling Market is segmented on the lines of its type of processed material, type of equipment, source of equipment and regional. I find this interested because after watching the videos from this weeks module, my eyes have been opened to a world I once didn't know about. Computer recycling, electronic recycling or e-waste recycling aren't really recycling. This article is interesting to me because now I have knowledge of what really goes on behind the scenes.
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How E-Commerce Changed Our Lives Forever | HuffPost - 0 views

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  • The most successful e-commerce websites are designed to define clients’ needs and expectations, then exceed them by delivering an impeccable online experience.
  • From data management systems to mobile and social optimization, all aspects of e-commerce come together toward a single goal: satisfy the client and earn his loyalty.
  • According to research, improved e-commerce usability means increased sales.
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  • For customers, everything has changed: the way they shop, travel, research and communicate. E-commerce has revolutionized the business world, and now it’s reshaping its future.
  • leahesper on 22 Sep 19
     
    This article talks about the ways in which e-commerce has changed and evolved the world around us. The way we used to do things will never be the same due to the emergence of e-commerce. The way we book trips especially. Improved e-commerce has been wonderful for businesses as it has proven to create more sales.
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HEDNA Joins HTNG/OpenTravel Partnership to Strengthen Focus Around Distribution - 0 views

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  • The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) has joined a partnership with Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) and The OpenTravel Alliance, to advance distribution technology in the hospitality industry.
  • a community of interest to advance electronic distribution in the hospitality industry. While the missions of the three associations are different, they all share the goal of improving the traveler experience from the searching and booking process through to the conclusion of the trip.
  • In addition to uniting around distribution, HEDNA and HTNG will further their collaboration, including promoting each other's events and partnering on other future activities.
  • leahesper on 15 Sep 19
     
    This article is an industry update in which readers learn that the Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association has joined partnership with Hospitality Next Generation and The OpenTravel Alliance with the goals to improve and advance technology distribution technology in the hospitality industry! This awesome partnership will leverage the strength of HEDNA's business focus. This article gives information on HEDNA as well as OpenTravel Alliance as well.
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What's next for Google's expansion into vacation rentals? | PhocusWire - 0 views

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  • Over the past few months, Google has started to work with a handful of software providers in order to provide a more seamless search and reservation experience for customers wishing to book a vacation rental for their next trip.
  • The vacation rental market has been eagerly waiting for Google’s foray into the industry, which has traditionally been dominated by the Big 5: Booking.com, Expedia, Airbnb, HomeAway and TripAdvisor.
  • Now Google has successfully integrated vacation rentals into the Hotel Search function,
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  • The question remains open whether Google will be successful with this new experiment.
  • leahesper on 03 Sep 19
     
    This article discusses Google's next steps in providing a better/ more efficient search and reservation system for travelers looking to book their next vacation rental. Google has been working with software providers and now successfully integrated vacation rentals into the Hotel Search function. The question is, will consumers shift from their normal purchasing habits (Booking.com, Expedia, etc) or will Google be successful?
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