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Like many other industries, staff shortages can have an impact on in-person and group incentive travel events. Experienced meeting planners have the right connections, experience, and creativity to get things done. Challenging situations due to short staffing can't always be avoided, but there are ways to minimize their impact. (1) Stephanie Ferguson, Director of Global Employment Policy & Special Initiatives [...]
There is no shortage of communication tools in offices today. There is a consistent stream of text messages, emails, Zoom meetings, meetings down the hall, video calls, conversations around the water cooler, newsletters, and good old postal mail. All this communication can easily challenge even the best communicator. It can be overwhelming when navigating communications, switching back and forth between [...]
Every business will inevitably fall prey to a data breach at some point. Yes, antivirus programs only protect users from about 25 percent of viruses and malware. (1) This is especially disturbing when considering that between 200,000 to 300,000 viruses are discovered every single day. (1) That said, virtual private networks (VPNs) offer one potential solution by providing companies with a [...]
The year 2020 highlighted the importance of adopting advanced technology to achieve and retain business success. For example, without certain types of technology, employees would not have been able to work remotely or pivot events from in-person into virtual models. Now comes the tricky part. The critical role of technology can no longer be dismissed as “the basics needed to [...]
2020 underscored the critical role that Chief Information Officers (CIOs) play. Many companies depended on technology to remain up and running. Without it, some may not be left standing today. As a result of this reality, 61 percent of CIOs reported feeling more influential than they did before the pandemic due to their valiant efforts to protect their businesses from [...]
In response to a survey of 750 executives from Flexera, 59 percent said their cloud usage will be higher than planned before the pandemic hit. (1) However, this acceleration was predicted to occur five to seven years from the present day – not in the year 2020. As a result, cloud computing – once lauded as a powerful solution for [...]
Updated: 9/21/2022 In the past, selling was about delivering on promises – meaning products that work and services that solve problems or generate opportunities. However, customers expect that and much more. These days, customers want to do business with companies that not only offer ideas that improve their performance but also establish trust with them. Brands that do not rise [...]
While social distancing may be needed for health and safety, virtual experiences can boost morale and build a sense of community. Set out on an adventure with no boundaries! Here are ten exciting ways to savor the beauty of the world: Climb a Frozen Waterfall Explore the spectacular views of Maligne Canyon in Canada’s Jasper National Park. This canyon is [...]
Updated: 9/21/2022 There’s an app for almost everything these days. The rise of the smartphone created a huge market for mobile apps, and the possibilities are practically endless. Meeting planning is a multifaceted industry, but thankfully there are apps that even the most proficient planner will be grateful for. We’ve compiled a list of applications that can meet your planning [...]