How Can the Hospitality Industry Entice Future Traveling? Go Virtual!

While we are all sitting at home, we are daydreaming of trips we took in the past and adding to our bucket lists of where we can go in the non-coronavirus future. Although it seems many are planning on pushing back travel plans for several months, now is a great time for hotels and restaurants to get …

First Day on the Job? Welcome to the Zoom World

As we’ve transitioned our lives to be sheltered-in-place until further notice, starting a new job for most companies and employees is a bit of an unexplored frontier. Below are some tips to set yourself up for success if you are starting a new job remotely. Understand and Set Expectations and Goals It is important for …

What Happens When a Hotel Closes?

Over the last three weeks, thousands of hotel establishments, from small, family-owned businesses to large, big-brand properties, have shuttered doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of these closures are temporary as the properties plan to reopen when the threat-level decreases and consumer demand returns. For others who can’t sustain the loss, it could mean …

Layoff or Furlough: What’s the Difference?

Due to the devastating effect, the coronavirus pandemic is having on the U.S. economy, in March, jobless claims soared to record-breaking heights, and on April 1, ADP and Moody’s Analytics released a workforce report that forecasts tens of millions more in job losses in the coming weeks. More dire estimates of job losses anticipate upwards …

16 Tips for a Successful Video Job Interview

Advancements in technology have made it possible for companies to be much more efficient in their hiring processes. Utilizing video interviews saves time and money and makes it easier for hiring managers to quickly handle first-round interviews. There are typically two types of video interviews:  a “live” interview where you interact with your interviewer in …