What do you think will be the biggest challenges facing HR during the next decade? This is one of the questions posed in a poll by the Society for Human Resource Management titled “Challenges Facing Organizations and HR in the Next 10 Years.” The survey responses, gathered from 449 HR professionals, show that: Getting and… Read more »
Category: Recruiting and HR Issues
Effective Employee Onboarding Tips for Hospitality Employers
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” When you hear this saying, you may envision a nervous job seeker, compulsively straightening his suit and repeating his 30-second “personal sales pitch” before an interview. But quite honestly, the saying is just as relevant for hospitality hiring companies. Why? When you mainstream and… Read more »
Succession Planning – Identifying New Leaders for Your Hospitality Organization
The boomers are retiring. This is not news, of course, but their mass exodus from the workforce does create a potential problem for many organizations – namely, identifying new leaders to fill the boomers’ shoes. In addition to closing the talent gap this generation will leave, other reasons to proactively develop new leaders include: Keeping… Read more »
Ways Recruitment Services Can Save Hospitality Employers Time and Money
The time and costs associated with recruiting, screening, interviewing, evaluating and hiring employees are significant. So why do it on your own? A recruitment services firm can provide quick and cost-effective access to the talented professionals you need: Position Specification and Search Strategy Development. Before starting a search, a professional recruitment firm will help you precisely define what type of individual… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »