We see it all the time…a small hospitality business owner needs a new manager, so they pay to post the job description to a few online job boards and figure they’ll spend a few hours reviewing applications and interviewing the top candidates. But before they know it, they’ve spent days or weeks spinning their wheels… Read more »
It takes teams of hotel professionals working behind the scenes and interacting with guests to provide a top-notch hospitality experience. Now, as guests’ travel priorities have shifted, so has the scope of talent needed to meet their demands. Here are three hotel career paths that are growing and evolving the fastest in the changing landscape… Read more »
Sustainability in hotels is not a new trend. The demand has grown so high in recent years that an entire industry of “sustainable travel” uses “going green” to create an aura of luxury. Now, sustainable travel is beginning to look less aspirational, and more economical for the hotel industry. Nothing points to sustainability’s staying power… Read more »
Airlines and hotels have been slowly embracing the unbundled service model for years. It allows consumers to access quality services at a lower entry price and pay for extras as they see necessary. So, it’s only natural that as Senior Living further segments into more independent and active living operations, unbundling services will become more… Read more »
The movement for pay transparency is picking up steam. Starting in January 2023, Rhode Island, California and Washington will join the growing list of states with pay transparency laws. These laws range from requiring salary ranges in job advertisements to mandating that companies share current pay ranges with any employee who requests them. Restaurants are… Read more »
What began as a viral video has become one of the most talked about (and written about) topics this year. The workplace phenomenon either sparks fiery debate, or is brushed off as “all in our heads” and nothing more than clickbait. To a certain degree, the arguments for or against quiet-quitting in hospitality do not… Read more »
At first glance, sustainability initiatives can seem at odds with the expectation of luxury associated with country clubs. But with some strategic and creative thinking, going green can add value to memberships. Here are five ways sustainability can elevate country club members’ golfing, dining, and experiences: Feature Native Wildlife Consider ways your club can actively… Read more »
The drive-thru industry is transforming. A booming convenience culture, super-charged by a pandemic, has given rise to consumers seeking ways to receive meals faster and with less friction. Yet at the same time, diners also crave a unique and high-quality dining experience. Operations, technologies, and even physical building structures are rapidly evolving to accommodate the… Read more »
Interviews are stressful in any industry, but when you are looking for jobs in hotel management, you have to demonstrate your ability to wear the many hats required to meet the demands of the job. You must present yourself professionally, be outgoing and engaging and show how well you handle stress. These are the essentials… Read more »
These days, employers will do whatever they can to entice candidates to apply and accept their job offers, especially in understaffed industries like hospitality. Job offers are happening after fewer interviews, and benefits are getting better and better. Unfortunately, this makes it tougher to sniff out job scams meant to take advantage of job seekers.… Read more »