Not only did it shock the world, but last summer's massacre in Las Vegas served as a major wake up call to the hotel industry. In the months since the tragedy, we've seen major hotel chains take a renewed stance on security. In this article, we talk about the new reality for hoteliers in terms of security and the steps they can take to keep their hotels safe for employees and customers, as well as maintain a profitable business. Insurance can play a key role here as the underwriting process and regular risk control checks can uncover risk exposures related to security - exposures that can be mitigated. READ MORE

Digital marketing global thought leader, Hillary Bressler, puts together her most worthwhile statistics that will resonate with marketers looking to keep ahead of this fast paced game. The days of a 12 month locked in marketing plan is so yesterday. The times in digital marketing are changing FAST! Agile marketers must be able to turn on a dime with their strategies. Solid statistics are vital for marketers to keep up on the latest shifts. With so many marketing statistics out there today it is crucial to decide which ones are valuable to building your strategy and which ones are interesting, but useless. This article focuses on stats that make marketers think twice about their strategies. READ MORE

In the age of consumer experience-seeking, industries are increasingly crossing over, borrowing elements from other disciplines to create a more engaging guest experience. Scott Acton, CEO and founder of Forte Specialty Contractors, discusses how the hospitality and retail industries are capitalizing on this trend. From its beginnings with all-inclusive resorts that offer accommodation and excursions to the modern-day retailer offering build outs to engage with their products and designer brands opening hotels, hospitality and retail is only becoming more and more interconnected. Learn a few key ways to utilize the hospitality-retail concept to create the strongest ROI when designing and building for hospitality. READ MORE

Millennials are the largest generation in the American workforce. They were raised in a vastly different world than preceding generations. Millennials have arrived in the workplace and are actively changing how organizations are run. High millennial employee turnover saps us of the talent they bring and the training we've given them. Leaders are frustrated and not always confident in their ability to lead and retain millennials. So how can we reduce millennials turnover to leverage their skills and improve our own productivity? Stay Interview conversations conducted by leaders are the best solution. Stay Interviews are one-on-one meetings supervisors conduct with each individual employee to build engagement and retention…and to build trust. READ MORE

High-volume recruiting is about numbers, big numbers of open positions and candidates. It feels stressful and overwhelming because as recruiters, we know that sourcing and screening quality candidates take time and planning. This is challenging for a recruiter who not only has to follow a consistent process but also keep candidates and hiring managers informed and satisfied. So, how can you manage high-volume recruiting? I know what it's like to feel the pressure to fill jobs quickly—but you have hundreds of resumes to review and hiring managers are breathing down your back about finding someone yesterday. READ MORE