employee safety
AHLA Response to Veto: Arizona Governor Puts Hotel Workers at Risk
AHLA | April 21, 2023
WASHINGTON (April 21, 2023) – American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed an important hotel employee safety bill - Arizona House Bill 2379. “We are disappointed that Gov. Hobbs vetoed an important hotel employee safety bill – HB 2379,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “At its core, this bill was about keeping hotel employees safe. It would have prevented the government from requiring Arizona hotels to house the homeless right next to paying guests without necessary wraparound social services.” “At the Ameri...
ROAR Appoints Christopher Young as Chief Technology Officer
ROAR | February 1, 2023
Experienced tech executive will lead next phase of product development and design to meet demand in company’s two key verticals PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (February 1, 2023) – ROAR, a company providing best-in-class workplace panic button solutions, has hired Christopher Young as its Chief Technology Officer. He brings more than 20 years of technology experience to a role that will oversee product, engineering and quality assurance for the company’s signature staff safety platform. Young previously held vice president roles in R&D, product and technology, most recently working for data analytics and integrations company Qlik. He was r...
Hotel Employees Thankful for Panic Buttons
John Stachowiak | November 23, 2022
While verbal or physical assaults of a staff member may be rare, those on the receiving end say they are grateful that management and owners care and are prepared By John Stachowiak Few people start their workday expecting an emergency to happen, but according to American Aerospace Engineer Edward Murphy Jr. who worked on safety-critical systems: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” If you’re not a believer in “Murphy’s Law,” just ask any of the 701 hotel workers who needed help last year while on duty and survived the ordeal because they were equipped with an Employee Safety Device (ESD) or panic button. Guest D...
React Mobile to Showcase Hospitality’s Most Responsive, Reliable, and Self-Managing Panic Button Solution at Washington State Hospitality Conference
React Mobile | November 8, 2022
Members of the Washington Hospitality Assn. and students at Washington State University will come together next week to learn, connect, and network with peers, identify trends, and see the latest technologies that ensure the best guest and staff experiences; Visit React Mobile at Table 13 SEATTLE, Nov. 8, 2022 — Next week members of the Washington Hospitality Assn. (WHA) will convene in Ruston, Wash., to attend the Washington State Hospitality Conference, the first co-produced event of the WHA and Washington State University. To be held November 17 at the Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Point Ruston Waterfront, attendees will learn from the e...
React Mobile Unveiling Hospitality’s Most Responsive, Reliable, and Self-Managing Panic Button Solution to CHLA, AAHOA Members in San Diego
React Mobile | September 21, 2022
For the first time attendees of the Southern California Hotel Conference and Trade Show will experience React Mobile 2.0, an employee safety solution with pinpoint location accuracy SEATTLE, Sept. 21, 2022 — As hoteliers assemble in San Diego Oct. 6 to discuss California’s tourism recovery, hotel staffing challenges, and the guest journey during the Southern California Hotel Conference and Trade Show, React Mobile will be there to showcase its latest version 2.0 employee safety solution that delivers the fastest response times, highest panic button reliability and beacon location accuracy to hotels. With more focus being placed today ...
ROAR Taps Best Buy to Accelerate Workplace Panic Button Adoption Across U.S.
ROAR for Good | July 28, 2022
With imminent industry deadlines for panic button system compliance, two companies align to meet demand of the market Philadelphia, PA (July 28, 2022) – ROAR, a market leader in workplace panic button solutions for hotel and healthcare workers, has enlisted Best Buy’s Geek Squad® to increase their field service footprint, improve installation efficiency, and support turnaround time at medium-to-large-scale properties. ROAR recognized the need for improved safety and protection, at a time when the hospitality industry faces a surge in pent-up travel demand and state legislators begin to push for action to reduce threats on healthcare...
React Mobile Offering ‘Workplace Safety Solution Checklist’ to Hoteliers Shopping HITEC Orlando
React Mobile | June 27, 2022
Before selecting a panic button platform, this handy resource suggests questions to ask of vendors while on the tradeshow floor; Visit React Mobile in Booth 1628 ORLANDO, June 27, 2022 — To help hoteliers have the best tradeshow experience at HITEC Orlando this week, React Mobile is offering a “Workplace Safety Solution Checklist” to attendees looking to invest in a panic button platform. As the leading provider of employee safety devices to hotels worldwide, React Mobile understands the need for highly reliable, accurate, and easy-to-use safety technology to protect hotel employees against threats of violence and sexual harassment w...
Nomadix Launches Staff Panic Button and Wi-Fi Quality Analysis Solution
Nomadix | June 21, 2022
Technology Acquisition Accelerates Delivery of Nomadix Alerts LOS ANGELES, Calif. – June 21, 2022 — Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced its new product line, Nomadix Alerts. This solution includes a smart badge, a cloud-based incident and analytics dashboard, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons. Nomadix Alerts helps safeguard isolated hotel staff from threats and harassment and offers built-in fall detection. The device also monitors, alerts, and reports on the quality and security of the hotel’s Wi-Fi network. Nomadix will showcase the new solution at HITEC Orlando, J...
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