President Biden promised to be "the most pro-union President" in U.S history. In his first days in office, Biden took swift action to change agency personnel, sign Executive Orders promoting unions and begin a dramatic pivot toward a pro-union environment. This article offers 20 steps that employers can take to increase employee engagement and minimize their vulnerability to union organizing. READ MORE

Just like with any sickness, it is important to take your temperature to determine how it is affecting you. The same holds true in business -- companies need to take their temperatures and use the reading to see where they are on the "road to recovery". Human Resources can be a company's thermometer and provide numbers that tell us if we are on our way to recovery and normalcy. READ MORE

As the adage goes, with every cloud there is a silver lining. This crisis has undoubtedly changed the face of hospitality for years to come. It too has transformed the way HR is seen in a business, and how organisations and their workforces will look. As a result, we are now seen the 'Covid Dividends' - the learnings and some surprisingly positives outcomes. We need to take all that we have learnt, done, adapted and use this so it becomes part of our strategic fabric. READ MORE

Millions of confined people are longing to hit the road again. Many have already begun to do so. Are you ready to welcome an influx of guests? Now's the time to rethink your entire talent strategy so that you're able to quickly staff up, with the right talent, the moment hotel bookings begin to rise. Here's where to begin. READ MORE

Many newer technologies are being introduced and promoted in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the name of contactless services and guest communications. However, there are multiple technologies that will have a strong role in hospitality's future to save time and money; to increase productivity and responsiveness; and to better serve guests. READ MORE