The Covid-19 virus has disrupted and rearranged the workplace with breathtaking speed. In the span of a week, organizations across every sector have sent millions of employees home to work remotely. Without warning — and in many cases, without preparation of any kind — managers have been thrust into the position of leading virtual teams, many for the first time. Read More
Part Two– Engagement, Energy, and E-Commerce
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.”
-John C. Maxwell
Right now most countries in the Western Hemisphere have not reached the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. We have no idea of what’s to come. What we do know is that directly or indirectly most areas of business will be impacted. Nothing will be as it was before. Smart companies will look ahead and talk about a future that includes diversification, introducing new products and discovering new markets. Read More
The hotel industry is being crushed by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Share prices are experiencing a sharp and steady decline. In the U.S. alone an estimated $1.4B in revenue is disappearing every week. The prediction is if occupancy levels fall by 30% this year, the U.S. hotel industry could lose approximately 4 million jobs. This would send a ripple effect around the world. Read More
“Introspection is always retrospection.” – Jean-Paul Sartre
In the past several weeks the world has been hit with a pandemic, the magnitude of which has not been experienced before in our lifetime. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is causing financial strife across most industries and currently, there is no end in sight.
Particularly hard hit has been the global spa and hospitality industry. According to Chip Rodgers, President at the American Hotel and Lodging Association, “The coronavirus will have a more severe economic impact on the hotel industry than 9/11 and the 2008 recession combined”. Read More
Coronavirus or ‘Rona as many of us now call her, has knocked most of us for a loop. In the wake of the pandemic, hospitality will change the way it does business. And so will the spa industry. It has to. Read More
With coronavirus forcing many of us to work from home, it’s easy to become distracted. Here are my suggestions to keep you on track and at your most productive. Read More
In the past month, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a pandemic resulting in a reduced face to face commerce. The hospitality industry across the board has experienced a drop in occupancy and bookings. Read More
Wash your hands. Keep a supply of medicines. Get a flu shot.
Federal health officials have warned that the coronavirus is likely to appear in communities in the United States. If it does, what can you do to protect yourself and your family? Read More
Do you take your I-phone, android or I-pad to bed with you? I do. I know experts say it’s not conducive to a restful sleep but I’m sorry. Bedtime is when I catch up on pop-culture, videos and e-mail. Read More
In the past seven years, I’ve been fortunate to do what I love most which is to provide retail training for the spa and wellness industry. I’ve worked with companies like Biologique Recherche, Shangri-La, Raffles, and Oberoi Hotels among others. With the global travel that entails, it has also never been more challenging to maintain wellness, improve sleep and totally relax. Read More