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FUN as a secret weapon - Vol. 8 No. 2

There is no doubt that laughter prolongs life - medical journals are filled with documentation to prove this fact. Does it not then stand to reason that laughter can prolong employment? Absolutely. FUN can be a secret weapon in the battle to keep a full, qualified staff. Since humor can reduce turnover and increase productivity, In this article, TRC set about to help managers introduce FUN into their work environment.

The new color of money. Safer. Smarter. Secure. - Vol. 13 No. 6

This full-color, pull-out poster, which illustrates recent modifications to the U.S. $50 bill, is perfect for posting in the back office or near point-of-sale systems. Designed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, this educational piece is intended to help cashiers recognize counterfeit notes.

Avoiding a scam involving group sales - Vol. 4 No. 6

Has the management staff ever considered how much revenue must be generated to actually make $1.00 in profit? That number will vary from hotel to hotel, but what remains constant is the number of people who are out to steal the hotel's profits by making the staff victims of a scam. Some of the scams that occur at hotels could qualify for one of the "Believe It or Not" shows. This article explains a scam now being used in the hotel industry.



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