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Personnel records: What you need to know to avoid possible liability Mar 7, 2013: In this day and age, hoteliers and other employers are obligated to comply with a number of rules concerning personnel records and other employment-related documents. This article provides an overview of the “who, what, when and where” of employment recordkeeping that a hotel manager must know to help shield himself from possible liability.

Putting Light Duty into Practice: Answers to the Top 5 Questions Feb 27, 2013

Whether your organization offers light duty as a way to reduce workers' compensation costs or as a way to keep injured employees productive, chances are you have questions about its implementation. Take a look below for answers to five of the most common light-duty questions.

Why Diversity Matters: A Glossary of Diversity and Inclusion Terms Feb 2, 2013

Cultural Diversity is a major factor in hotel staffing, marketing and positioning in today's global environment. "Making it Real" means identifying the components of cultural identity and embracing those components to improve the hospitality workplace and the organization.

Diversity is an issue being addressed globally on an every day basis. This short piece uses the approach taken by a major US University to address the many components of diversity and inclusion.

2013 Hospitality Law Conference February 11-13, Houston TX Jan 9, 2013

Learn About Business Law & Regulations Jan 1, 2013: Employment & Labor Law

Hotel Security: Evolving Security Threats Dec 19, 2012

HospitalityEducators.com Guest Columnist Philip Farina was recently interviewed for a United Kingdom story and he wanted to share four main points with our members and readers here

How to Write a Business Plan Dec 10, 2012: Create Your Business Plan

A business plan is an essential roadmap for business success. This living document generally projects 3-5 years ahead and outlines the route a company intends to take to grow revenues.

Security management in the hospitality industry Nov 29, 2012: At some point, one does have to stay in a hotel; so one cannot underplay the need for being careful while selecting hotels and one of the aspects often missed out is the security management in the hospitality sector.

Do you need an aritificial tree in your hotel? Nov 15, 2012: 2012 Christmas Tree Hotel Fire Code Regulations

Sustainability Hospitality Reporting Showing Positive Trends Nov 8, 2012

Several of the major hospitality brands have recently released reports detailing results of strategies implemented over the past few years to support hospitality sustainability. Overall the results are very positive......It is refreshing that we are seeing both results and transparency from the major franchise brands.

If your hotel is not up to snuff for ADA requirements, you could be missing out on business. Nov 8, 2012: The Time to Think About ADA Compliance is NOW!

If your hotel is not up to snuff for ADA requirements, you could be missing out on business.