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Baby Boomers Are Retiring! Learn How Manufacturing Recruiters Are Narrowing the Talent Gap
When WWII finally ended in the mid-1940s, the baby boomers officially took center stage. Often known for leading the 1960s counter-culture, this generation also spearheaded modern American manufacturing and technological development. But, after several decades of service, many are now calling it quits, and manufacturing recruiters are trying to pick up the pieces with cutting-edge…
10 Top Paying Careers Within Hospitality Management
There are many reasons why students and professionals aspire to work in hospitality management. The best hospitality careers often afford fun lifestyles and opportunities for travel and social engagement. But, many job seekers are also attracted by the lucrative pay. Here Are 10 Top Paying Hospitality Management Opportunities That Offer Terrific Salaries! Hotel Manager Hotel…
5 Ways the Tight Labor Market Impacts Accounting and Finance Recruitment
Businesses and employees generally welcome a booming economy. After all, companies benefit from increases in revenue, and workers ultimately receive their share of the bounty. However, a hot job market can have adverse effects on staffing efforts. This is particularly true when sourcing candidates in accounting and finance recruitment. Here Are Five Ways the Tight Labor…
How to Properly Manage the Time of Your Salaried Employees
Hospitality employers work hard to attract great workers while also adhering to labor laws. Sometimes the balancing act can be quite challenging. Companies and staff often prefer to be salaried employees, but legal limitations pose logistical challenges. Many employers ponder how to stay compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) while also controlling labor…
Learn From The Experts: The Top Content Every Hotel Manager Should Be Consuming
People today enjoy access to vast quantities of information that was unimaginable just 20 years ago. Between the internet, podcasts, and e-readers, most everyone is capable of self-education. The hotel manager is particularly blessed with a plethora of widely accessible resources. Sometimes, the sheer volume of material is overwhelming. With that in mind, here is…
How the Best Hotels in The World Are Dealing With the Emergence of Airbnb
Airbnb started in 2008 as a novel concept designed to disrupt the hotel industry. It’s achieved wild success over the years and is now quite a force. Indeed, a recent study in the International Journal of Hospitality Management suggests Airbnb has put a slight dent in many hotels’ revenues. However, the same study also provides…
Fashion Corner: Top Medical Clothing Trends for Today’s Professional
Style trends come and go. And while styles change over time, it seemed like medical clothing trends for healthcare professionals remained stagnant for decades. Nurses typically wore scrubs, while doctors mixed it up between scrubs and business-casual attire. Fortunately, things have changed in the past few years. Healthcare professionals now enjoy many stylish and appropriate…
Five Ways to Approach Negative Restaurant Feedback on Social Media
We’ve all read the internet horror stories about terrible restaurant experiences. Some restaurant feedback may be true, while others sound a little too “perfectly bad.” The reader is left wondering, “Did the waitress really scream at you in front of your toddler while throwing dishes at the wall?” Indeed, it’s often hard to separate online…
Communication is Key: How to Change Bad Habits to Better Your Restaurant Management Team
Strong communication skills are important attributes for all managers. However, they are even more relevant in the chaotic and fast-moving hospitality environment. Regardless of experience level, any restaurant management team can work to improve their communication. Here are easy ways you can hone your communication skills for improved hospitality operations: Say What You Mean to…
Five Reasons Why Millennials are Running the Hospitality Industry
Most adults understand that everything in life changes. However, sometimes that change seems to happen so fast that it catches us off guard. Many hotels are now playing catch-up to meet the demands of today’s biggest hospitality consumers. The generational demographic known as the “millennials” are running the hospitality industry, and it’s time to adapt….
