Article by Roger L. Ridenour, M.A., SHRM-SCP In the Summer 2017 issue of MM&E, we discussed the exceptionally high employee turnover rate in the hospitality industry and how we can begin to address this problem through Generational Management. We reviewed the formative life experiences and work values of four generations of employees, and we briefly […]
Article by Roger L. Ridenour Hello, Hoteliers! I understand you’ve got a serious problem with employee turnover. Various studies agree that hospitality industry employee turnover is typically twice the national average for all industries. A study by the American Motel and Hotel Association found annual turnover in the hotel industry to be on the high […]
By Lisa Lance Whether your organization is rooted in the medical field or you simply want to explore a scientific venue for your next event, Missouri has some great options. Convenience in Kansas City Benita Stennis, director of scientific affairs at the Missouri State Medical Association (MSMA), coordinates the organization’s annual conference. The event alternates […]
By Rob Schaefer In our modern world, planners are faced with myriad dietary restrictions, food allergies and special requests as they’re designing meeting menus. As we are a global community, cultural and religious requirements also become part of the list of event food considerations. Although it sounds intimidating and finding an appropriate event location may […]
After attending MPI’s World Education Congress in June 2016, MM&E’s Julie Johnson caught up with MPI chief executive Paul VanDeventer for some thoughts on the current state of the meeting and event world. VanDeventer has led the Dallas-based professional development organization since 2013. MPI, which stands for Meeting Professionals International, operates via 90-plus chapters and […]
Article by Gayle Wilson Rose and Alison Allman It’s easy to procrastinate when planning for events that don’t have a deadline. Yet, when an event is a week away, a good event planner quickly can pull together necessary action items. In matters of health, however, it is usually too late to act once the […]
Article by Stephen Lindsley There are times when the most popular keynote speaker or lavish sit-down dinner may not be enough to grab the attention of potential event attendees. It is at these moments in the life of a meeting planner when thoughts may turn to more spectacular enticements such as a giant inflatable water […]
