Posts Tagged ‘COVID Support’
A Mid-COVID Retrospective: Do You Need Help Getting Back on Track?
In most industries, there are two types of people right now – those who are working and feel like they are underwater because there is too much to do with too few people to do it, and those who are still not working and feel like they are treading water. In both cases, it’s easy…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Positivity
The word “karma” is often used within the context of the negative boomerang effect. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Karma is a…..” You can fill in the blank. Karma is a Sanskrit word that roughly translated means “action,” and it is rooted in the principle that basically you reap what you sow. But that definitely…
Read MoreStress Relief in Uncertain Times
In these days of extreme uncertainty and too much anxiety, there needs to be a way to cope with the day-to-day grind. If you do not feel like going on a walk, meditating, or journaling, other productive options exist for stress relief. Life does not always have to be so serious, so take the time…
Read MoreHow to Terminate With Compassion and Kindness: Terminating Is Never Easy, But It Can Be Done Humanely
With COVID-19, companies are needing to let go of staff as a reaction to the decrease in their business. Some are being transparent and explaining the reasoning, while others are being disrespectful. In the past week, I have heard too many firsthand stories of how employees were terminated improperly. In one case, a candidate was…
Read MoreHospitality Managers: 4 Ways to Position Yourself Ahead of the Pack As Companies Begin to Rehire
The past two months have been exceedingly difficult for the hospitality industry. COVID-19-related closures have pushed thousands of qualified hospitality managers out of their careers and into a state of uncertainty. Now, as states across the country are beginning to lift their restrictions, our ever-resilient industry is preparing to go back to work. Amid cautious…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between Strategy and Tactics?
You often hear the words ‘strategy’ and ‘tactics’ tossed around, but what really is the difference? Strategy describes the destination and an overview of the map to get there, and tactics are the specific directions and actions you need to take along the road. Robert Filek said, “Strategy without process is little more than a…
Read MoreWhat Employees Want – Perspective While Rebuilding and Reopening
These are crazy and stressful times. As we look to the future during what could potentially be a long phase of rebuilding, restructuring, and reopening, it is time to start looking for those rock-solid team members who will be dedicated, loyal, professional, and uphold standards to solidify your brand. Sure, there are plenty of unemployed…
Read MoreResume Checklist for the New Job Market
Your resume represents you to your prospective employer. Your resume will make or break your opportunity for a bright future; therefore, you must put your best foot forward. Furthermore, there are many ways to create a resume — do it yourself, ask someone more skilled with Word, use a Word template, use an online service,…
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