November 20, 2017

  As I began writing my annual Thanksgiving blog, an associate gave me a wonderful gift. It was timely, powerful, and the perfect reflection of my hope for all of us this holiday season. I am pleased to be able to pass this gift on to each of you. What is it? It is a...

November 14, 2017

New HR Technologies Combine the Best Aspects of Virtual Reality, Gamification, Assessment, and Simulation.   To boldly go where no one had gone before, crew members on the starship Enterprise would frequently visit the famous Holodeck. Using advanced technology, almost any environment could be created as a backdrop to facilitate a desired outcome. Star Trek characters...

November 9, 2017

Virtual Reality, Job Simulations, and Pre-Employment Testing.   If you are truly interested in attracting and hiring top talent to deliver stellar service to your guests (who isn’t?), then there is one educational seminar you must attend at this year’s IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando. The workshop is “HR Creates: Virtual Reality and Other Technology Applications for...