Editorial Board   Guest Author

Ms. Kane

Victoria Kane

Counsel & Compliance Manager, Shiftgig, Inc.

Victoria Kane has extensive experience as legal advisor and management consultant in all areas of labor and employment law for various industries, such as hospitality, food service, staffing, advertising, marketing, technology, dealerships, colleges, government agencies and non-profit organizations. She has developed and implemented corporate university training for Fortune 500 businesses across North America. She has created and led coalitions of employers, franchisors, Chambers of Commerce, schools, and associations to develop education and job training opportunities for industry sectors, focused on upgrading skills and training of U.S. Veterans and individuals with hiring barriers (such as English language skills, disabilities, and non-violent criminal records). She has legal experience vigorously defending employers against single plaintiff and class action federal and state employment matters; and developing effective enterprise risk management strategies. Ms. Kane has thoroughly enjoyed teaching at Kendall College for over four years. Kendall is the Number One Chicago program for preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality management. (TNS Global - 2013 Survey) Victoria develops content and assessments for teaching both on-ground and online courses in Legal Issues in Hospitality Management, Bankruptcy & Reorganization, Human Resources Management, and Risk Management. She also developed the Contract Law course for the Laureate partner school in Saudi Arabia. Currently, Ms. Kane serves as Counsel & Compliance Manager for Shiftgig, Inc., connecting millions of people to millions of shifts with employers in hospitality, retail, customer service and light industrial verticals. Shiftgig uses proprietary technology and mobile/web apps to continually assess worker demographics, time-to-fill efficiencies, and value-added services for year-round rapid deployment of a qualified talent pool.

Please visit http://shiftgig.com for more information.

Ms. Kane can be contacted at 312-489-5666 or vkane@shiftgig.com

Coming up in November 2019...

Architecture & Design: Biophilic Design

The hospitality industry is constantly evolving to meet and exceed guest expectations. As a result, hotels are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the guest experience, and architecture and design is an essential part of this equation. Bold design is often the most effective way to make an exceptional first impression - an impression guests use to distinguish between brands. One design trend that is being embraced worldwide has become known as “Biophilic Design.” Biophilic design is based on the concept of biophilia, which is the theory that human beings have an innate tendency to seek out nature, natural elements, and natural forms. Biophilic design is more than hotels simply adding a surplus of plants; it involves incorporating specific design elements into a hotel in order to imbue it with a sense of wellness and well-being. Some of those elements include exposure to natural lighting; views of nature and rooms with a view; natural architectural patterns; salvaged or reclaimed woods of all types; reclaimed metals; sustainably sourced stone; living green walls and vertical gardens; and direct and indirect exposure to nature. Hotels that have incorporated biophilic design into their properties are reaping the benefits associated with this trend including reduced stress responses, better air quality, lower energy costs, and more positive guest reviews. Biophilic design has also been shown to improve guest moods and to satisfy consumer demand for environmental responsibility. Savvy hotel owners and managers are aware that nature-inspired elements enhance their guests' comfort and well-being, which is why this trend is becoming so prevalent. Biophilic design is just one topic in the fields of hotel architecture and design that will be examined in the November issue of the Hotel Business Review.
Click here to Subscribe
Copyright © 1996-2019. All content on HotelExecutive.com. All Rights Reserved.