5 Tips to Make Sure Your Private Club Is an Inclusive (not Just Diverse) Workplace
Diverse teams can bring undeniable benefits to private clubs, like an increase in employee and member satisfaction. But club leaders are learning that it is not enough to simply measure diversity success in numbers. They must also create an employer culture where diversity feels welcome and thrives. How can club leaders create inclusivity so that […]
Interview Tips for Hospitality Industry Professionals
Congratulations – you’ve been invited in for an interview with a leading hospitality employer. This opportunity really has potential, and you want to nail the interview. Now what? Review this list of tips to make sure you have all your bases covered: Revisit your résumé. Make sure you know dates of employment, responsibilities, professional accomplishments, […]
Horizon Hospitality – A Full Range of Recruiting Capabilities for Restaurants, Private Clubs, Hotels and Resorts
As a former hospitality industry executive, I know that selecting the best firm for your specific search is never easy. But whether your recruiting needs are immediate, specific or just plain difficult-to-fill, Horizon Hospitality is the best choice for your company. With a vast database of top-tier hospitality industry professionals, we have the capabilities to recruit […]
Beyond the Résumé: Out-of-the-Box Job Search Tactics for Hospitality Professionals
These days, I’m seeing more and more news stories about the lengths people are going to in order to get hired. Here are just a few: Walking the city streets while wearing a sandwich board that lists your professional credentials; Renting billboard space to promote yourself; “Selling” yourself on eBay. While these extreme job search […]
“Tell Me About Yourself”: Leverage the Power of this Critical Interview Question
If you’ve ever been on an interview, you’ve probably heard this one: “Tell me a little bit about yourself.” Sounds innocuous enough, but in reality this is an extremely important question. Interviewers ask it for a number of reasons: to get a sense of what you feel is most important about yourself; to see how well […]
Hospitality Companies Fear Rising Costs of “Mini-Med” Plans
The hospitality industry is already feeling the effects of healthcare reform, and employees may wind up paying the price. According to an article in the Nation’s Restaurant News, a recent Hay Group survey showed that over 75% of restaurant employers are considering reducing the hours of full-time workers to part-time, in light of new health […]