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 »
Category: Employer Resources
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 »
Sustainability Poses Multiple Challenges for Hospitality Operations
Despite contradictions involving finances, operations and marketing, today’s hotel and restaurant operators are making huge strides toward sustainable operations. This was one of the key findings of the Cornell Hospitality Sustainability Roundtable, held in New York City this past November. Participants, led by Associate Professor Alex Susskind, examined the critical issues in sustainability – namely,… Read more »
Biggest Challenges Facing HR in the Next Decade
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 »
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 »