Erica Rascón

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Erica Rascón

Erica Rascón specializes in online content creation and social media. She joined Yardi in 2011 after receiving her bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University and serving in the Peace Corps. Erica's interests include sustainability, philanthropy, and the arts.

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Earth Week for All

Yardi Atlanta’s Earth Week celebration proved to be a fun way to promote workplace camaraderie and environmental consciousness. The new approach to Earth Week serves as a successful model for other corporate environments. The Best Earth Week—Ever The week was packed with informative and interactive events for Yardi Atlanta employees. To promote sustainable transportation, a […]

05 / 06 / 19

Children’s Creative Project

The Children’s Creative Project (CCP) is needed now more than ever. As traditional support for the arts dwindles, students need programs like CCP to help them develop as creative thinkers and contributors to American culture. The nonprofit arts organization works with schools to customize programs that unite students and professional artists. Students receive the opportunity to learn […]

04 / 30 / 19

PM Springfest

The industry is flooded with sustainable technologies. There are a variety of considerations to make when selecting the best solution for your organization. The experts at the 2019 PM SpringFest tackled the topic, helping attendees focus on what matters most. The session PropTech: Technology Challenging the Status Quo explored beneficial technologies that transform conventional properties […]

04 / 26 / 19

March for Meals

Food insecurity affects one in every six seniors in Idaho. This vulnerable population relies on local aid to stay healthy. Yardi Boise teamed up with Metro Meals on Wheels and the community of Treasure Valley to combat hunger among seniors. Meals on Wheels In America, more than 9 million elderly adults struggle with food insecurity. […]

04 / 23 / 19

Earth Week

Since 1970, Earth Day has served as a reminder to honor our beautiful, fragile, and generous planet. What started as a single day is now a week-long observance! Below, you will find ideas for Earth Day programming that build loyalty and community among your staff. Yardi Atlanta even offers a full week of fun, informative […]

04 / 19 / 19

Meet Breck Austin

When you think about your senior residents and their families, do you think of words like “tech savvy,” and “forward thinking?” You should. Breck Austin, VP of operational services with Clearwater Living of Newport Beach, understands the importance of exceeding clients’ growing tech expectations. His organization has identified software that allows the company to advance […]

04 / 18 / 19

LeadingAge Texas

What if there was a conference that offered answers to some of your most pressing property management problems? What if you could connect with other industry members and brainstorm solutions to emerging issues? You can do both at LeadingAge Texas in Austin, set for May 19-22. LeadingAge Texas annual conference guides not-for-profit members in their […]

04 / 16 / 19

Talent Retention

It’s no secret that high turnover rates are an industry-wide problem for property management. The revolving door leads to repetitive training and service inconsistencies. Retaining talent minimizes both problems and paves the way for success. Below are four tips for talent retention to help your affordable housing property operate smoothly. Reimagine Training When employees feel […]

04 / 09 / 19

Green Brings Green

Did you know that adding sustainable features to your property can improve tenant retention? It’s true! If you’ve been brainstorming ways to increase lease renewals and decrease overhead costs, green upgrades may be the answer.  The Benefits of Sustainability Tenants look favorably upon earth conscious workspaces. DTZ, an international leader in commercial real estate services, […]

03 / 28 / 19

Yardi Pune

People Focused

Aarty Sonambekar, a director with Yardi’s Global Solutions team, believes the secret to her success is understanding people. Based in Yardi’s Pune office, she focuses on the company mission to “take care of our clients” and “take care of our employees.” Growth naturally follows. Her team of nearly 90 PSG consultants, account managers and technical […]

03 / 26 / 19

Argentum 2019

There are several worthy conferences vying for the attendance of senior living professionals this year. One should definitely make the cut: Argentum Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo. This unparalleled experience equips you with the resources needed to take your organization to the next level of quality care and success. Argentum 2019 Argentum welcomes you […]

03 / 20 / 19

Yardi Atlanta employees celebrate employee appreciation day

Employee Appreciation

In honor of Employee Appreciation Day, Yardi Atlanta set up Appreciation Stations throughout the office. Employees were encouraged to take a few moments to think about someone they’d like to acknowledge for doing a great job or helping their team. “The person you acknowledge could be someone on your team, someone you went through training […]

03 / 15 / 19

Renters appreciating smart least renewal techniques

Lease Renewals

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if your residents signed lease renewals months in advance? Wouldn’t it be even better if they signed a multi-year lease? When you know that good residents are staying in place, you can save time and money. Cut costs on searching for new tenants and turning units. Save time on tours, interviews, […]

03 / 11 / 19

Keys to Renter Retention Ways to Create Engagement with Residents

Resident Retention

Resident retention plays a major role in easy lease renewals and favorable reviews. Maintaining existing leases also cuts costs: no turning units, new marketing campaigns or strategies to covert new prospects. Doesn’t that sound awesome? The following seven strategies for resident retention can help you make the most of existing relationships. Begin at move-in. A […]

03 / 06 / 19

team members at Yardi Pune

Exploring Your Potential

Vaijayanti Deshpande, head of HR, finance and administration at Yardi, leads human resources, recruitment, finance and facilities at Yardi Pune. Though she has embraced the responsibilities like a fish to water, it didn’t start out that way. Deshpande had to explore unknown paths to unlock her capabilities as a leader. The Big Switch Deshpande did […]

02 / 25 / 19