Table of Contents Being Glued to Social Media Making Lots of Personal Phone Calls Searching for a New Job at Work Taking Photos Sharing Passwords and Login Credentials CC-ing Everyone in Your Office Recording Coworkers Reading Emails That Weren’t Intended for You Technology is a powerful tool, and when used wisely, it can help you …
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General Managers are at the helm of the ship…it’s their job to lead the strategic planning and direction of the company. To be successful, this important role requires special qualities that a great general manager should have. It’s not always about how long you’ve been in the business… you need a GM that can identify …
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Have you been out of the workforce for an extended time? Maybe you’ve had to go a few years without working in order to take care of a child, parent, or spouse. Many other people are in the same boat—40 percent of family caregivers aren’t employed. Or, you might have taken time off work to …
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Recruiters and hiring managers only have to type your name into Google and they instantly have your social media profiles at their fingertips. For this reason, it’s smart to scrutinize your profiles before applying for jobs and to make sure everything you’ve posted is work-appropriate. Watch out for these major social media mistakes, which are …
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Table of Contents Engage with Guests Adhere to Company Policies A Committed Team Member Aesthetics are Everything Emotional Maturity Tech Proficiency High-quality front desk operations are entirely dependent on the caliber of the staff working behind the desk. Executing the myriad responsibilities that they’re charged with in a professional and efficient manner is key to …
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Table of Contents Disappear Without Telling Your Boss Damage Property Steal Data Yell at Your Boss Create a Viral Video About Why You’re Quitting Rant About Your Former Employer on Social Media Try to Convince Other People to Quit With You Quitting a job is usually simple. You tell your boss you’re going to leave, …
While most of us are sleeping, there’s a special group of folks just getting to work for the graveyard shift. Some people discover they really like it once they get used to it. While there are challenges, there are some benefits to having a non-traditional schedule. The most important thing is to listen to your …
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Make no mistake about it: a job in the hotel industry is hard work. Working nights and weekends is not unusual and workdays in this fast-paced environment can seem long when you spend most of them on your feet. Then, of course, there are demanding guests who must be satisfied. However, the hotel industry is …
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Everyone needs to prepare for the interview. Everyone. Even if you’ve already been working for a while, don’t fall into the trap of thinking you don’t need to do your homework to make a great impression. From your physical appearance to your knowledge of the company and this particular job, you have to know exactly …
Table of Contents Nominate Your Boss for Recognition Donate to their Favorite Charity Ask Them for Advice Give a Gift Write a Thank-You Note Respect Their Time Be Friendly and Cheerful You have an amazing boss, and you want to show your appreciation. But how do you do that without looking like you’re just kissing …
