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Week of October 30, 2017

THE BOOMER GENERATION IN THE WORKPLACE

It is not uncommon for baby boomers to now work side by side with co-workers from Generation X and Generation Y. Each of the generations in the workplace today grew up in times with widely varying political and social issues...

NEWS FROM AROUND THE WEB

Striving for Optimal: How to Maximize Revenue Performance

Hotels traditionally benchmark their performance against the RevPAR of their comp set. Using this method, they are incentivized to strive for an average rather than "optimal" performance.

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The Top 5 Hotel Revenue Management Trends in 2018

Hotel revenue management trends move fast. The sector has evolved at a remarkable pace and is set to continue this course.

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Hoteliers Adapting to Changes in Resort Fees Revenue

Total resort and facility fees are expected to reach a record high in U.S. hotels for 2017, but some fees are decreasing and hoteliers are adjusting to the changes.

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Leapfrog Gives Nearly 1,000 Hospitals a 'C' for Patient Safety, But a Handful of States Are Making Significant Strides

The Leapfrog Group has released its fall hospital safety grades, and more than a third earned only a middling score on the report.

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Open Enrollment to See Up to 13% Decrease in Signups This Year, S&P Says

S&P Global Ratings predicts enrollment on the 2018 ACA exchanges will be between 7 percent and 13 percent lower than last year.

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Nurses' Depression Tied to Increased Likelihood of Medical Errors

Depression is common among nurses and is linked to a higher likelihood they'll make medical errors, new research suggests.

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3 Hard Realities for HR Professionals--and How to Handle Them

As someone who works in behavior change for a living, I would like to help you take a fresh approach that you may have not previously considered.

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As the Clocks Turn Back This Weekend, Don't Forget FLSA Rules

For many, the end of Daylight Saving Time signals an extra hour of sleep. But for employers, that extra hour can present an unexpected hitch in compensating nonexempt employees.

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6 Clever Perks Companies Offer to Encourage a Healthy Lifestyle--From Extra Time-off for Non-Smokers to Free Fitness Classes

Perks like health care and vacation time are starting to become expected at startups and major companies alike.

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