Be Proactive – Address These Job Candidate Concerns Up Front
The pandemic has had an enormous impact on the hospitality industry. In some areas, businesses are slowly reopening. But many potential job candidates are reluctant to return, mostly because they don’t know what to expect when they get there. Reassure candidates by sharing your policies and safety plans upfront in job postings, on your website, […]
Working with an Executive Hospitality Recruiter – What’s a Standard Timeline?
If you think back to the last time you recruited a hospitality executive on your own, you probably don’t remember it fondly. The stakes are high – the right executive can set the tone for your entire organization – and it can consume a lot of resources to do correctly. The value provided by working […]
Nearly Half of Top Performers Are Leaving – How Can You Get Executives to Realize the Economic Impact on Your Company?
Turnover is typical in the hotel and restaurant industry. Many managers and executives don’t give it a second thought. It’s merely the cost of doing business. But this can be an expensive mistake. Those who leave the company are more likely to be among the top performers. Why? Top performers have more options They are desired by other companies […]
Struggling to Retain Top Talent? Keep It Simple – Pay Competitively and Offer Great Benefits
There is a tendency to overthink what it takes to attract and retain top talent. Will team builders help? Casual Fridays? What do people want? Competitive pay and benefits! Perks are great, but no matter what you offer, people count on a living wage and benefits that can make a real difference to their physical and […]
Does Your Hospitality Company Have an Employee Value Proposition?
You have likely given a lot of thought to how your brand is viewed in the marketplace. You work to establish a brand that defines your company and take steps to ensure it is presented consistently, from how your logo is designed to the way you present yourself to the community and your guests. But […]
The Counteroffer – Why Accepting One Doesn’t Help You Long Term
To accept the counteroffer or to not accept the counteroffer, that is the question. You’ve gone through a tough job search and come back with an exciting offer. Upon going back to your current employer, you mention the offer. It could be a few minutes later. It could be a few hours later. It could be the next day. Your current manager […]