Magazine
The Future of Telehealth Is Closer Than You Think
HIHIT now offers telehealth services as a creative and cost-effective way to connect your employees with the services they need in times of health crisis.
Ask the Expert: Strategic Planning to Win
By Rick Braa, CHAE Q: The business landscape is changing rapidly and I’m struggling to keep up. I have a little time to figure out how to move forward
Restaurant Success: Our Talk with Tami Kennedy
By Morgan Huether and Lisa Leinberger Our team caught up with Tami Kennedy, general manager of the Spokane branch of Bargreen Ellingson Restaurant Supply, to hear her perspective on
You Can Automate That: Using HR technology to work smarter, not harder
By Morgan Huether, Andy Cook and Alina Day Scheduling — HotSchedules A technology solution can streamline scheduling, shift swapping and help you stay in compliance with secure scheduling if
Strategic Planning: Start with the End in Mind
by Anthony Anton, President & CEO Your business needs your strategic thought now more than ever. In May, I started encouraging members to move from being the firefighter of your
Third Party Delivery: What You Need to Know
By Andy Cook & Paul Schlienz If you’re in the hospitality business, chances are that third-party delivery services are very much on your mind. And they should be. You’ve
Ask the Expert: Freshen Your Technology to Gain Competitive Advantage
By Rick Braa, CHAE Q: The technology world is moving quickly. I’m fearful we will be irrelevant in the future. What are some of the pieces of tech I
Technology Forward: McDonald’s embrace of new tech keeps up with the changing times
By Lisa Leinberger McDonald’s has been changing the very nature of quick-service since it got its start in 1948. In its earliest days, the company streamlined and revolutionized cooking
Tech-savvy guests seek online information, ordering options
Smart operators can leverage technology to attract guests About six in 10 consumers say they’re likely to choose one restaurant over another based on whether they can look at menus
What Will New Technologies Bring to Hospitality?
Computer technology giant Oracle has been looking into consumer attitudes toward new technologies and recently announced the findings of two hospitality research initiatives: Oracle Hotel 2025 and Oracle Restaurant 2025.
Tech Watch: Far-reaching Trends You Should Know About
Digital Waitlists Thanks to a variety of apps and services, your waitlist no longer has to be managed with pencil and eraser, and your guests no longer need to cram
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[From the CEO] Tech: OK—but how?
By Anthony Anton, president & CEO In May, I proclaimed 2018 the Age of Disrupters in my State of the Industry talk. Definition of a Disrupter: a: to be the
Eye on Hospitality: Resources to Help Remain Compliant with Current Immigration Laws
By Paul Schlienz As the hospitality industry faces a labor shortage, and the U.S. is embattled in fierce debates over immigration, the Washington Hospitality Association spoke with Davis Bae,
Outsource Key Areas to Minimize Risk and Maximize Return
By Rick Braa, CHAE Q: As I look at the structure of our company, I realize I don’t have my arms around all of it. What is the best
Getting Ready for the High Season
You don’t need us to tell you about the importance of high season for your business. If you’re in the hospitality industry in Washington state, you know how much of a boost summer can bring to your bottom line.