To accept the counteroffer or to not accept the counteroffer, that is the question. You’ve gone through a tough job search and come back with an exciting offer. Upon going back to your current employer, you mention the offer. It could be a few minutes later. It could be a few hours later. It could be the next day. Your current manager… Read more »
If you are a successful hospitality professional, there is no shortage of opportunities for you to advance your career within the industry. If you’ve got the confidence in your skills to handle a job search on your own, you might wonder why anyone would bother working with a recruiter. There are plenty of reasons that… Read more »
Passive candidates are some of the strongest you’ll find in the hospitality industry. They are already working successfully for one of your competitors or in a related industry. It’s up to you to encourage them to join your organization by persuading them that your opportunity represents an upgrade to their career or lifestyle. But first,… Read more »
[Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, is quoted in a recent article by Hotel News Now] …Sluggish demand for overseas travel to the United States is predicted next year and the election year could take the industry in a host of directions, which is why independent hoteliers are thinking about spending priorities now… …Independent hoteliers… Read more »
The biggest mistake employers make is thinking that job descriptions should be geared toward their wants and needs, rather than those of job seekers. When you post a job description online, you should consider it to be a marketing piece to grab the attention of applicants who are qualified for your open positions. It’s important to focus… Read more »
When people worry about “robots taking over their jobs” they might not realize that robots or AI brings more opportunity than it eliminates. What happens with robotic process automation is that the repetitive and simple processes are the ones that are typically automated. That allows us to focus on tasks that require a human touch. Here are several ways that robotic process automation can help hospitality recruiters do their job better. … Read more »
What is resiliency and what can it bring to your private club’s team? It is the ability to bounce back quickly from setbacks and easily overcome obstacles that could prevent you from reaching your goals. Resiliency is important to the club industry because no matter what challenges are thrown at an employee, they are expected… Read more »
Anything you can do to make the hiring process easier for job seekers is going to give you a distinct competitive advantage. Even in a period of low candidate pools, candidates aren’t always treated as valued individuals by employers and recruiters. The problem is, how do you provide the kind of candidate experience required to attract and… Read more »
When hiring for your restaurant or hotel, it can be tough to balance the need to get open positions filled ASAP and the wisdom of taking the time to make sure you get it right the first time. And who can blame you? A bad hire can cost as much and two and a half times their salary to replace. But… Read more »
2019 Compensation and Benefits Guide – Your Essential Tool in Becoming a Destination Employer Do you know what the average salary is for the management position you are trying to fill? How can you ensure that you are offering competitive benefits to attract the best candidates? The most recent document put out by Horizon Hospitality,… Read more »