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4 things every event professional should know about social media measurement
Wendy Parsley Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementMeasuring your social media effectiveness is an essential part of your overall social media marketing strategy. It is an important part of understanding the value of the investments made and for making future tactical decisions. It also shows you what specific content and tactics performed the best, so you can do more of what works well and eliminate the elements that are not.
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The future of hotel luxury? Simplicity
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementThe new generation of travelers craves adventure, for sure, but they also crave simplicity. According to Skift, new reports and surveys on travel and hospitality all show that simplicity is going to be the new luxury in 2017. Today's guests crave better health and wellness options, along with a greater convergence of experiences — like a seamless digital experience without being overwhelmed by it. For forward-thinking luxury hotels, The Future Laboratory's Luxury Futures Report 2016 is the perfect guide to follow in this regard.
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5 ways to shorten your hiring process
Tess Pajaron Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIf you're tired of your hiring process taking three months from start to finish, that's a perfectly reasonable way to feel. These processes take up a ton of time and resources, and you need those seats filled immediately.
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Should we be labeling genetically modified foods?
Dr. Diane Carson Food & BeverageGenetically modified organisms (GMOs) have been in our food supply since the mid-1990s, but most didn't even realize it until recent years. Now, the big question is: Are GMOs harmful to our health? "The contention that GMOs pose no risk to human health can't be supported by studies that have measured a time frame that is too short to determine the effects of exposure over a lifetime," said Robert Gould, M.D. and president of the board of Physicians for Social Responsibility.
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Nurse practitioners gaining ground
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationIn the early 21st century, nursing remains the vital backbone of the healthcare industry. Simultaneously, nurse practitioners (NPs) are a growing cohort of nurses who are ascending to a central role in the provision of primary care throughout the United States.
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What can IoT bring to healthcare?
Yana Yelina Healthcare AdministrationThe Internet of Things is growing steadily these days, influencing a broad array of industries. The hospitality sector and industrial manufacturing are the two spheres that invest most in IoT equipment, but it is also dramatically altering healthcare.
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It won’t happen forever: A family history project
Debra Josephson Abrams EducationI don't remember a time when I didn’t know my family originated in Russia. I grew up eating kasha and beet borsch and creamed and pickled herring and honey cake and halvah. My grandfathers were born in Russia. Although I never knew my grandfathers — they died before I was born — I knew my grandmothers. My maternal grandmother, Rose, lived with us. At times, she spoke Yiddish to my mom and dad and Aunt Pearl, and I learned a few words.
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Will a national concealed carry reciprocity law get passed in 2017?
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWill 2017 be the year a national concealed carry reciprocity law gets passed? With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and Donald Trump in the White House, it's quite possible that promises by gun rights groups to "go on the offensive" may bear fruit in the near future.
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The health benefits of martial arts training for all ages
Noelle Talmon Sports & FitnessMany believe the martial arts are only for the very young and very fit — but, as research shows, that's simply not true. With the proliferation of mixed martial arts (MMA) featuring super-toned competitors as well as the abundance of "Little Dragon" karate programs for small children, many traditional schools have seen a drop in adult attendance. People think they're too old or too out of shape to perform many of the exercises in a typical karate program.
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States have 1 year to get ‘real’ with ID security
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIn the last month, travelers may have noticed a new sign at airports across the country regarding new ID requirements going into effect next year. Beginning Jan. 22, 2018, TSA will begin strict enforcement of Real ID requirements when it comes to domestic air travel.