Six keys to revolutionize the Purchasing Department
The technological advances experienced in recent years have brought about a radical change in all aspects of our lives. The purchasing departments of companies around the world are no strangers to these advances that have begun to be incorporated to optimize corporate processes. Artificial intelligence, process automation or experiences similar to e-commerce will be determining factors in the transformation of the Procurement area.
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Why is private aviation holding up better in the face of the global crisis?
Among the sectors most negatively affected by the covid-19 pandemic is the air transport industry, which is showing truly horrifying figures. Sharp drops in passenger numbers, countless missing air connections and, in general, an unbearable situation for a large number of airline operators and other important players in the value chain of the tourism sector. Despite all this, private aviation has been able to keep its head above water.
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Room automation, a step towards the smart hotel
More than 100 professionals from around the world have recently participated in the international Interihotel fair, which this year has been held in a digital format. The event, an international benchmark in southern Europe, connects people and brands that define the interior design of hotels. In this latest edition, technology has become one of the main protagonists, with the automation of rooms as one of the big bets of the sector towards smart hotels.
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Five skills companies look for in times of crisis
The current pandemic context has led to major movements in the labor ecosystem. After a tough period of ERTEs, cutbacks and staff reductions, companies also need new profiles to adapt to the new normality, which translates into new job opportunities and offers, although still very scarce.
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Wages are rising in the tourism sector despite the sharp drop in employment
Despite the critical situation facing the tourism industry, the average wage increase for those still employed was around 7.4% in 2020, compared to the previous year. In any case, the tourism and hospitality sector remains among the lowest-paid, with wages 12.7% below the national average, according to Turijobs. The pandemic has caused a dramatic drop in employment, around 73%.
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Corporate travel management in the midst of the perfect storm
Travel managers and TMCs face a whole new set of challenges compared to 2020 and 2019. Business travel volumes are unpredictable. The landscape has become more complex than ever and the workforce is lean, as Pascal Benn, a partner at Focus Travel, analyzes in an article published by Phocus Wire.
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