Keeping House

Visa rorts are affecting housekeepers

Passport Visa AustraliaIt was a certainty that a few employers would rort the 457 visa rules the moment they were introduced.    

Air conditioner safety imperative

LegionellaThe seemingly inevitable summer outbreak of Legionnaires disease is a timely reminder to accommodation providers that air conditioning units must be serviced regularly.

Beware the superbugs

Clostridium difficileA survey carried out recently by CBC Marketplace in 54 Canadian hotels across six chains has revealed that potentially deadly antibiotic-resistant superbugs, including clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus were prevalent in guest rooms.    

Housekeeper's RSI - it's Your Problem

AN45-2-RSIAnyone who has suffered from repetitive strain injury will know of the constant niggling agony of the symptoms.

Raising the image of housekeeping as a career

Housekeeper copyThe Accom Management Guide, recently interviewed Marian Stratford who, in addition to a lengthy, successful career as an executive housekeeper, happens to be the president of the Professional Executive Housekeeper's Network.

Top Management Articles

Injury victim “cleans up” in court

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On the 2 April this year the Court of Appeal in Queensland delivered a judgment against…

Federal budget review

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The federal treasurer, Wayne Swan, handed down his sixth federal budget on 14 May. The…

And now for something completely different

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As many of you have no doubt worked out by now I long ago ran out of anything new to say…

Issues for body corporate investors to consider

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There are a number of significant motivating factors behind body corporate investments.

Other Top Recent Articles

Good manners to make the most of Chinese tourist boom

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Sydney businesses will get a lesson in good manners this month to help them make the most…

“Legal action” - all those in favour say “why”

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I was recently involved in a New South Wales matter where an executive committee had…

WA resort sold, up for refurbishment

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Peter Prendiville has acquired the waterfront Mangrove Resort Hotel in Broome more than a…

Cost of labour reduces employment

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Almost half of Australia's accommodation industry has reduced staffing levels as a direct…

New head at SilverNeedle

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SilverNeedle Hospitality has announced the appointment of its new executive vice…

Hotels cash in on rugby tourists

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Some hotels are cashing in on the 30,000 fans expected for the Lions rugby tour, with…

Air expansion leads to tourist growth

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Additional aviation capacity from Asia is encouraging visitation from our most important…

$40m development planned for Adelaide

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Plans for a $40 million six-storey residential and commercial development in Adelaide…

Warwick Farm to welcome Holiday Inn

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InterContinental Hotels Group and Oscars Hotels have signed a franchise agreement for a…

Spicers Vineyards Estate adds Spa Anise and new suites

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Boutique Hunter Valley retreat Spicers Vineyards Estate has undergone an exciting…