Opinion
How Cruise Lines Are Meeting Growing Demand for Top Talent
Cruise lines are a unique and growing industry providing travelers a unique experience of adventure and luxury on the open seas. The cruise line industry generated $18 billion in revenue in 2022 and in our post-pandemic world, it is projected to exceed $25 billion by the end of 2023 and grow to $30 billion in 2024. …
The Importance of Job Interview Thank-You Notes
Thank-You Notes. Some think that sending a thank-you note after a job interview is an old-fashioned, outdated practice. It’s not. Just like cover letters, a follow-up note is not always required. But when you’re a job seeker, a well-written, post-interview thank-you message can give you a significant competitive edge during your job search. Here’s why…
5 Questions to Ask During Your Job Interview
Let’s assume you are in a job interview for a position that you are extremely excited about. First, congratulations on landing the interview! Now, imagine that your conversation with the hiring manager, HR director, or other company official is flowing smoothly and everything is going great. Then, toward the end of the interview, after key…
May Is Older Americans Month in the USA
As an aging professional and business owner, I feel the best that I have felt in years and remain optimistic about my business and future. Like it or not, we are all getting older. In fact, we are living longer than our predecessors, due in large part to people engaging in healthier aging practices, as…
Is Working Remotely Good for Your Mental Health?
Asking if remote work is good for mental health is a debatable question, depending on who you ask. Corporate professionals, mental health experts, and remote workers themselves have vastly different answers and the reasons behind them are many – even within the same sets of people. Is there a generally accepted opinion or research study…
Top 5 Ways to Attract the Best Talent
Is your company struggling to bring in top talent? If so, you’re not alone. The hiring and job markets have been extremely competitive and may remain so for the foreseeable future. To experience solid success in talent acquisition, today’s hiring managers and executives must differentiate themselves and their brands from their competitors. This is…
Understanding the Preferred Language of People with Disabilities
How do we address someone with a disability – at work, in school, and in our personal lives? Is there a right or wrong way? Given the 2020 estimate that 13.4% of the U.S. population had some form of disability, this critical question about disability language deserves the attention and understanding of everyone in our…
It’s Time to Get Back to Basics in Hospitality Industry Recruiting
In our post-pandemic world, the hospitality sector has clearly not settled back in as of the first quarter of 2023. Steep challenges lay ahead in hotel management and restaurant management, particularly around talent acquisition and retention. However, I remain confident in the proven, tried-and-true ways of doing business in the hospitality industry that have kept…
Building the Right Career Path Starts with Your Passion
Think about how much time you spend working. The average U.S. adult works 2,012 hours per year and an estimated 90,000 hours throughout their lifetime. That’s a whole lot of time to spend doing things that don’t bring personal and professional fulfillment, or that lead you to burnout. There’s a better way if you choose…
How I Used a Layoff and Severance Pay to Launch My Own Business
After enduring eight corporate reorganizations in 20 years, I became a casualty of the latest business downsizing and reorganizations. Year after year, the fear of losing my job loomed over me, creating tremendous stress. Further, my continuous hard work each year was met with minimal salary increases as I had already reached the maximum pay…
