Criminal Background Checks in Hiring: A Tricky Balancing Act

As a business owner, it makes sense that you would use every resource to protect your employees, customers, and assets. Background checks provide much peace of mind when bringing a new candidate to the team. However, they do not tell the whole story of a candidate. A clean driving record is no guarantee of honesty,… Read more »

The Cost Of A Bad Hire And How To Avoid It

A single bad hire can cost an employer up to 30% of the individual’s first year compensation. In the hospitality field, damages can go farther and wider. One bad hire touches so many people – both customers and employees, that there is no telling how far the ripples will extend. Impact of Bad Hires Employees… Read more »

Having Trouble Finding Hospitality Job Candidates? What Should You Do?

As the economy improves, demand for hospitality professionals increases. People who had been saving their discretionary income begin once again splurging on vacations and restaurant meals. At the same time, workers who had turned to hospitality for extra income in a slow economy may now return to their regular jobs. With increased demand and fewer… Read more »

Using Assessments and Pre-Screening Tools to Hire the Best Talent

Screening resumes and interviewing is only the start of the hiring process. Both are subjective and prone to human error. Adding screenings and assessments can help to uncover a candidate’s hidden talents and problem areas in an objective manner. But screenings are just a tool.  Assess the information you glean from them along with the… Read more »