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What Great Hospitality Professionals Have in Common
One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about transitioning from hospitality into talent recruiting is connecting with talented hospitality professionals from a completely different perspective. Every week, I speak with candidates from all corners of the industry. Some have impressive titles. Some have worked for well-known brands. Some have resumes that immediately grab attention. And some don’t. What I’m reminded of time and again is that the…
Why It Makes Good Sense To Celebrate Gay Pride During the Month of June for Your LGBTQIA+ Staff and for Your Customers
The month of June is Gay Pride Month throughout the world, marking the turmoil and protests that the LGBTQIA+ had after the Stonewall riots, where the NYPD invaded the Stonewall Inn, a gay nightclub in Greenwich Village, New York City, on June 28, 1969. This milestone galvanized the community to come together and fight for…
Somatic Preparation: The Missing Piece in Job Interview Success
The strongest job candidates aren’t always the most qualified. Often, they’re the most grounded in their physical presence, or body regulation, during job interviews. Breathing is relaxed. Posture is good. Facial expressions are appropriate and engaging. And arms and hand gestures are at ease (not fidgety). Those physiological signs project someone who is calm, confident, and present in the moment, especially while under pressure – like…
Summertime Blues: Accepting a New Job When You Have a Vacation Commitment
You’ve been searching for months and are finally closing in on your dream job. There’s just one problem. The hiring company’s timeline for onboarding you is on a direct collision course with your long-anticipated vacation. Your trip has been locked in for months, maybe longer. Preplanned vacations are unavoidable. Itineraries must be coordinated. Transportation and accommodations must be booked well…
How AI Opens Doors to Better Marketing
When ChatGPT launched and the generative AI wave hit marketing departments everywhere, reactions spiked in opposite directions, from euphoria to existential dread. Copywriters began worrying about their jobs. CMOs announced strategic initiatives around AI transformation. Vendors rebranded every product with AI badges. Tech firms and consultants published AI frameworks. We’re now two years past the initial hype and wave of artificial…
