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Travel2020: What’s luxury got to do with it? Behind star ratings…
Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementForbes Travel Guide can tell you something about luxury in hospitality. CEO Filip Boyen, who came aboard last year as the leading face of Forbes Travel, has worked in hospitality for some 30 years, starting out as a junior chef, working his way up through the ranks with Orient Express Hotels and Belmond, and later with Small Luxury Hotels of the World as CEO. After joining Forbes Travel Guide in July 2018, he became a go-to person who, when asked to define what luxury means, just might have some answers.
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How to organize a conference that provides lasting value
Simma Lieberman Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementAs much as I enjoy meeting new people and connecting with old friends, I don’t have time or energy to attend conferences that rehash the same ideas or leave me exhausted and wishing for a bar of chocolate to make me feel better. But not all professional development conferences are equal. Some conferences are showcases for mediocre speakers, not a lot new information and boring workshops. Other conferences provide opportunities for learning, transformation and growth. The Watermark Conference for Women on Feb. 22 in San Jose, California, was an example of the latter.
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Safety tips for real estate professionals meeting with buyers or showing…
Terri Williams Facilities & GroundsIn 2018, 67 percent of real estate professionals experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety or the safety of their personal information, according to the 2018 Member Safety Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). In fact, 28 percent of respondents reported that they feel unsafe every few months. According to Mark Leetch, senior risk control consultant at CBIZ Inc., this is a very real problem. "Realtors face the exposure of sexual assault, robbery, and even being murdered," he says.
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Physician-only social network surveys how physicians really feel about…
Tammy Hinojos Medical & Allied HealthcareSeveral social media platforms are facing public scrutiny over their role in promoting misleading health information, especially relating to the anti-vaccination movement, which many experts say has contributed to the outbreak of contagious illnesses, like measles, in areas around the country. At a time where it seems everyone (who wants one) has a platform, there is a global need for medically and scientifically accurate information from reliable sources to help inform public health knowledge. SERMO is a leading social network for over 800,000 fully verified and licensed physicians around the world. When it comes to the anti-vaccination movement, SERMO surveyed its community to find out how physicians really feel.
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Don’t let these ‘terrible 10’ mistakes sabotage your…
Fred Berns Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn today's competitive business environment, it's vital for business owners to recognize the most common roadblocks to their success. Every year, these obstacles derail too many small to mid-sized companies too often. At best, these issues create temporary detours. At worst, they can be career killers. Here's a "terrible 10" list of success saboteurs, and some tips on how to overcome them.
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Large new logistics center to boost San Bernardino’s cargo capabilities
Matt Falcus Distribution & WarehousingOne of California’s most successful cargo airports is set to benefit from major development and investment to further cement its position as one of Southern California’s primary freight centers. The Eastgate Air Cargo Logistics Center will be built on 101 acres of vacant land at San Bernardino International Airport, with plans for a 658,000-square-foot distribution center and parking for up to 16 aircraft outside. Last year, Mark Gibbs, director of aviation at the airport, said, "There’s tremendous opportunity here for air cargo and logistics companies to realize significant efficiencies and lower expansion costs." It seems this has now come true.
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Physician burnout may have peaked, but it remains a healthcare crisis
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareFrom reported record highs in 2014, physician burnout levels have fallen. Despite nearly 45 percent of physicians reporting burnout in 2017, those numbers were highest in 2014 when more than 54 percent of U.S. physicians reported they suffered from the malaise. This is according to a new study published in Mayo Clinical Proceedings and conducted jointly with the American Medical Association. Another recent report — from the Massachusetts Medical Society, the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health — says doctors struggle with the "unyielding demands of electronic health record systems and ever-growing regulatory burdens."
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2019: The year employee loyalty ended
Roberta Matuson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementTINYpulse recently released its 2019 Employee Engagement Report, and the results are somewhat disturbing. Here's what I mean. What would you say if I told you that 43 percent of employees would leave their current employer for a measly 10 percent salary increase...or that employees think only 9 percent of their co-workers are very happy? And that in spite of this big push to improve company cultures, most organizations are barely moving the needle. Less than one-third of people believe their company has a strong culture. OK, so now that you know this, what will you do with this information? Here are some ideas to consider.
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Professor claims cure for CWD, but others aren’t sure
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureThe United Sportsmen of Pennsylvania (USP) turned a lot of heads in the hunting community during a press conference at the state capitol in Harrisburg in February when they announced that a cure to Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) may be close at hand. The group declared that Dr. Frank Bastian of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center has made a breakthrough in his research of the disease. USP is partnering with Bastian to help support his continued research. However, many people are understandably skeptical of Dr. Bastian's conclusions.
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Schools need to do more to combat K-12 cybercrime in 2019
Bambi Majumdar EducationSurveys conducted in 2018 showed that, out of 17 vulnerable industries, education institutions had the weakest cybersecurity protections. Many K-12 schools now face serious scrutiny because of their failure to offer a robust security plan. This may prevent their students' data from being safe. The McAfee Labs 2019 Threat Predictions Report shows that the cyber underworld is evolving and consolidating, and we can expect growing cybercrime networks in 2019. The report helps highlight three top security concerns for schools in 2019.