When your business is making guests feel at home, it pays to take care of the caretakers. Three hospitality companies were recently included on a coveted list of twenty-five of the world’s best multinational workplaces. Great Place to Work Institute, a San Francisco-based research, training and consulting firm ranks such employers from over forty-five countries …
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Job applicants in hospitality often have questions about writing a cover letter. Employers don’t usually specify what they want to see in this document, and you can’t rely as closely on a template as you could with a resume. However, there are some guidelines you can follow to improve your cover letter. And for some employers, …
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If you’re looking for a permanent job in a hotel, your job search is likely to hit some snags during the holiday season. Hiring managers often go on vacation or slow down their recruitment efforts near the end of December. If they’re hiring, they may focus their attention on seasonal positions that need to be …
With Generations X and Y expected to account for ninety percent of the working-age population within a decade, hotel brands and the marketers they employ must intimately know the wants and desires of this consumer group, according to one industry-insider. “They do not want a cookie cutter experiences. They want to discover an unforgettable experience, at …
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Congratulations! You got the job and you want to put your best foot forward by getting prepared before your first day at work. What can you do to be at your best, mentally and literally? Here are some tips and seasoned advice to get you on the right track before the big day. According to …
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We all know someone who’s chronically late for everything – but being late to work has consequences. If you are one of these people, breaking the habit can be hard… really hard. According to Jeff Conte, Ph.D., an Associate Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, who studies lateness in the workplace, there can be some …
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