Week 2 EOC: Case Study Management in Action

This EOC is discussing  the situation of a room attendant with a perfect attendance record and good work ethic issue of requesting a day off and got denied. Donna requested the day off for her only daughter’s graduation and was not allowed the opportunity due to the fact that the hotel was expected to have a high occupancy over the weekend. Since Donna was denied the request after nine years of perfect attendance she decided to call in “sick” to show the love and support to her only child. If I was set in the same situation as of the single mother of one, who was completing her education, I would have called in as well. However as for the hotel's general manager, I wouldn't have supported my housekeeping supervisor because it was not Donna's fault that he co-workers quit for that week and Donna did follow the rules of submitting a request 14 days before the actual date. 

“Fairness in the workplace, quality health care, and policies that help women and men meet the dual demands of work and family.” (Hayes, David K. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1st Edition. Pg. 47. Wiley, 02/2008. VitalSource Bookshelf Online. 

I feel as management there should have been for communication between the two sides, that way employees would not feel the pressure of last minute “sick” calls. Tara should have reported the situation to the general manager who is more than likely trained as on-site legal counsel to help make the legally appropriate decisions in a wide range of work situations.

 “These range from selecting and disciplining employees to preventing harassment in all of its forms, to employee compensation, employee appraisal, termination, and a myriad of other HR concerns” (Hayes, David K. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1st Edition. Pg. 27. Wiley, 02/2008. VitalSource Bookshelf Online.

 I don’t think the termination of Donna over this first act of insubordination over a nine year was the correct outcome.  It is very important that general managers prevent problems from happening before the company has to cure them legally resulting in action that can become public.

 “Therefore, a basic understanding of how employment law is enacted,  as well as how current law affects HR management, is absolutely essential” (Hayes, David K. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry, 1st Edition. Pg. 29. Wiley, 02/2008. VitalSource Bookshelf Online. 

Week 1 EOC: Best & Worst Job

The best job I have ever earned in my starting off career is what I am doing now. I am handling the marketing and event coordination for a luxury brokerage. It has been a great task of keeping me on my toes and making sure all of my creative energy is put to the test. I handle all of the marketing needs such as email blasts, marketing flyers, in house graphics, exposes, and anything else to help us gain notoriety. I enjoy everything from it and all of the ups and downs that comes along. When I coordinate events it makes me the happiest to do the chaotic work and everything that comes with it.

"Human resources–related challenges will continue to be a priority for most hospitality and tourism operators in the foreseeable future."

"Some human resources managers begin their careers in operating positions in a hospitality or tourism organization and then move into a specialized human resources position."

The worst job I have ever encountered would be at a fast food family restaurant  The job was supposed to greet and host the customers who walked in. I ended up running drinks, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, and everything that did not involve greeting the clients and being happy. This was not at all what was described ta orientation and the waiters attitude was even worse. The job had its ups and downs like everything. I tried to make the best out of the worse days but all the optimism in the world could not do it.

" Effective human relations procedures must be used to recruit and select staff members. However, human resources responsibilities extend beyond this and further than other stereotypical duties such as planning staff parties, approving employee vacations, and collecting paperwork when new employees are hired."

"Selecting the right people and using tactics to retain staff members are examples of ways to accomplish this goal."

I think there are some great jobs and some not so fitting. The journey is taking what you learn from all of these jobs and making sure they work best in your favor. That is the key to making it the best you've done.

Week 1 EOC: My Voice

Hello World,

My name is Autumn Myers and I am a fashion merchandising and management student. I have been attending classes for my degree at Art Institute of Las Vegas. It has been an exhilarting journey and a test of many trials. As I come to a close end of my four year degree I can say I am proud. I have become stronger than who I was when first attending. I learned my strengths and weakeness and embraced many new found talents. I am currently a blogger with 40k viewers. I started writing my blog citygirldesertdoll.com to voice my inside thoughts and showcase many great talents in the industry. I have dabbled in styling for fashion events. I even produced two of my own small fashion showcases.  I interned for a luxury brand & rubbed elbows with Forbes featured business owners. Fell in love with fashion jounralisim once more. I even became a marketing coordinator for an amazing brokerage. I can say I would never have became a fierce #girlboss if I didn't learn what and who I could be with the stress of school. My journey has just began however. The fashion industry is a tough one to conquer and I am excited to conquer it with high heels and spirits.