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.  …

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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 Some think that sending a thank-you note after a job interview is an old-fashioned, outdated practice.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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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What Are the Strongest Human Resources Trends in 2023?

We’ve watched the world of human resource management change more in the last few years than in the previous 30. Some of the most significant trends can be attributed to generational shifts in the workforce and labor market, which gained a lot of momentum during and post-pandemic.   There are vast opinions about where HR is…

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