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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…
Keep It Simple: Quick Tips for Job Hunters – A Hometown Interview With Amanda Weedman
Amanda Weedman, one of our senior hospitality recruiters here at Goodwin, was recently featured on WRUS, her hometown’s local radio station in Kentucky. The interview reviews the basics of job search and interview strategies. Amanda discusses valuable content, answering the following tough questions a prospective candidate should consider: What would you suggest for someone who…
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…
Business NH Magazine Ranks Goodwin a Top Family-Owned Business
Eric, Samantha, and Tyler Goodwin at this year’s Portsmouth, NH’s Taste of the Nation event to benefit NoKidHungry.org. Business NH Magazine has ranked Goodwin & Associates Hospitality Services (GAHS) a Top Family-Owned Business in New Hampshire. Each year, Business NH Magazine honors the top family-owned businesses in the Granite State. The family-owned businesses in this…
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…
Are Your Employees Happy? How to Get The Most Out of Your Restaurant Staff
Good hospitality managers know how important morale is for their restaurant staff. All teams must stay motivated in order to perform well, and leaders are responsible for keeping spirits high. Employee happiness directly correlates with morale. Read on for five management techniques proven to get the best results from restaurant staff. Provide Incentives For Your…
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…
Four Hotel Website Features That Every Hotel Needs to Add
Most of today’s hotels boast functional websites with various features to help the consumer experience. Some of the basics include a landing page, general information about the property’s amenities, and a description of rooms. However, technology is rapidly evolving. Any hotel website that hasn’t been updated recently may be lacking critical functions. Critical Hotel Website…
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…
