Week of September 25, 2017
  SALARY STRUCTURES: 
WHAT ARE THEY GOOD FOR?  
 
Established salary structures aren't mandatory. There is no law that requires them, but they serve many useful purposes.
 
NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB
How Hotel Owners Can Fight Back Against Chargebacks

Chargebacks can be quite costly. When a customer reverses a charge on their card, not only are you slapped with a $25 fee but you may have also lost revenue.

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How These Hotels Maximize the Social Media Influencer

When The Everly, a Kimpton Hotel, opened in Hollywood, California, in early August, the hotel used a thoroughly modern way to get the word out - it invited local "micro-influencers" to visit.

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With More Hidden Fees, Hotels Begin to Resemble the Airline Industry

Check your hotel bill closely after your next stay. Are you being hit with extra charges? It's becoming more likely as hotels hit new records in surcharges and fees.

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Yield Management by Distribution Channel

The hospitality industry is one of those industries where the people running the show of hotel business cannot lay back and earn easy revenues.

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Healthcare Demands Taking Toll on Physician Health, Patient Care

The demands of practicing medicine in the US are taking a toll on physicians' health and impacting the way doctors care for patients, according to the new MDVIP Physician Health Survey.

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Using Predictive Analytics to Boost Operational Efficiency:  4 Experts Weigh In

With the rise of value-based care, population health management and other market challenges, operational efficiency is becoming increasingly important for hospitals to survive and thrive in today's healthcare environment.

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Automated Telemedicine is Coming, for Everyone

When people without health insurance experience suspicious symptoms, they often rely on an internet search to decide whether the situation is dire enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room.

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3 Best Practices for Hospital Revenue Cycle Optimazation

To improve revenue cycle performance, hospitals and health systems must focus on the right priorities and track the appropriate metrics.

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To Combat the Talent Shortage, Employers May Need to Shift Productivity Measures

Unemployment statistics are officially hovering at "full employment" - a good sign for the economy, but a continued frustration for those still struggling to fill jobs.

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Generation Z vs. Millennials:  The 8 Differences You Need to Know

The next generation hungry to enter the workplace is Generation Z. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Generation Z (the post-Millennial generation) makes up 25% of the population.

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A Critical Leadership Skill:  Managing a Remote Workforce

The 9-to-5 workweek in the office is quickly becoming obsolete. Remote workers are more common, but some companies aren't embracing the trend.

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