Recently I was on my favorite website planning a get-away vacation as a Valentine’s Day gift for my husband. He picked the location and my job was to find a hotel – no pressure. In a click of the button I had all kinds of options with all kinds of information. Rates, availability, amenities, photos,… Read more »
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Lessons from an Undercover Boss
What We Learn from an “Undercover Boss” (article by Catherine Loudon) While I’m usually opposed to watching “Reality TV”, I couldn’t stop my curiosity last night with the season premiere of “Undercover Boss”. In this episode, Rick Tigner, President of Kendall-Jackson Wine Estates, goes undercover in the front line roles of his organization. In watching,… Read more »
Introducing Horizon HR Solutions
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott A. Samuels, CEO Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc. (913) 333-3190 Email: [email protected] Leading Executive Search Firm now provides Human Resource Solutions for Enhancing Business Performance! January 24, 2012, Overland Park, KS. Scott Samuels, President of Horizon Hospitality, announced today the expansion of Horizon Hospitality with the creation of Horizon HR… Read more »
Horizon Opens Orlando Office
MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Scott A. Samuels, President Tel: (913) 897-3100 Email: [email protected] Web: www.horizonhospitality.com HORIZON HOSPITALITY ANNOUNCES EXPANSION Executive Recruitment Firm Opens Office in Orlando November 21, 2011, Orlando, FL. Scott Samuels, President and Founder of Horizon Hospitality announced today the opening of a new regional office for Horizon Hospitality in Orlando, Florida. Mr.… Read more »
How Companies Keep Top Performers
Keeping these people engaged from day one is the challenge. So how can you be positive and create an atmosphere that will build commitment and engagement? Employees who have gone through some sort of onboarding process — one that is more than the usual paper-processing bureaucracy — report feeling better connected to corporate strategy and… Read more »
Hospitality Recruitment Trends
Interviewing is like going on a first date…you never hear about the negatives until later in the relationship! I have used this analogy many times throughout the years because I believe it to be very true. So, how can you be sure that your newly hired employee will be successful with your company? Hospitality employers are… Read more »
Horizon Expands to CVB’s & Chambers
Talent Acquisition Firm to Target Convention & Visitors Bureau / Chamber of Commerce Industry As the President of Horizon Hospitality, I’m pleased to announce that we’re expanding into the Convention & Visitors Bureau/Chamber of Commerce talent acquisition market segment. The timing is right to make an impact in a market segment that is a natural extension to… Read more »
Finding the Right Fit: Is Values-Based Recruiting Right for Your Hospitality Organization?
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and other hospitality hiring managers is finding candidates who are the “right fit” for their respective organizations. But just what, exactly, is the “right fit”? For many employers, it means finding a candidate who shares the same belief systems and values as the company’s, and who meshes with… Read more »
Why Hospitality HR Professionals Need to Participate in Social Media
Still on the fence about using social media? Consider these statistics from the recent Cone Business in Social Media Study: 93 percent of Americans believe that a company should have a presence on social media sites. 85 percent believe that these companies should use social media to interact with consumers. 60 percent of Americans regularly… Read more »
Job Search Strategies for Hospitality Industry Professionals
Like most things in life, you’ll get out of your job search what you put into it. Those who work harder, have a positive attitude, persevere and go the extra mile are more likely to get what they want – period. If you have the commitment to work hard, but need direction for your efforts,… Read more »