You’ve shared hundreds of photos on Instagram. You regularly ‘check in’ on Facebook and often tweet insightful observations on Twitter. You’re not a social media newbie. In fact, you’ve been known to use multiple networks every day. But did you know your social media habits can also help you find employment? Consider these five ways …
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As a hotel or restaurant hiring manager, you’re very familiar with employee turnover. Not only do existing employees reduce productivity and affect guest service in a variety of ways, replacing them usually requires a significant investment of resources. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks voluntary separations—also known as quits—each month as a percentage of …
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When you think about possible hospitality jobs, guest service agent, housekeeper, concierge, cook, waiter, and bartender probably spring to mind before any position involving technology. However, tech employment within the hospitality industry has actually been increasing, driven by a desire to increase efficiency (with digital tabletop ordering and payment systems, for example) and enhance guest …
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We’ve all been there a time or two. Working with a boss that’s frustrated, short-tempered, and has a hard time managing his/her emotions is challenging. When people are tired, anxious, or stressed, an angry episode can be triggered very quickly. Restaurants are busy, sometimes hectic places to work. It’s a demanding job with long hours, balancing …
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Many “pet parents” today can’t bear to leave their loved ones behind on their vacation. Fortunately, with a rising demand for pet-friendly hotels and services, there are increasingly more options for accommodating hotel stays. “According to marketresearch.com, 32% of dog owners take their pets with them if they’re traveling for two or more nights,” says …
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Ski resorts are very familiar with the off-season challenges to fill their hotels when the snow is gone. Many of them have had to find other activities, events, or attractions to draw in visitors and keep occupancy up. But you don’t have to be a ski resort to feel this pain: many other areas have …
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