How Managers Can Create a Safe Work Environment

Reopening businesses will present some new challenges for managers. Not only is employee and customer safety at the top of the list, but it’s also important to be sensitive to your employee’s concerns about their risk of exposure, availability of childcare, the health of family members, and other causes of stress. One way to get …

9 Ted Talks and Podcasts on Diversity in Hospitality

With diversity and inclusion now top of mind for the world at large and, particularly, for the many global businesses that have historically struggled to build a corporate culture of inclusion, the hospitality industry can stand proud. As a service-based business that caters to an international cross-section of travelers, the hospitality industry has long recognized …

[Survey Results] Salary and Benefits Post Covid: What Will Matter More?

Many employees and job seekers are reevaluating what is most important to them when considering a job opportunity after the covid-19 pandemic has reminded us what our living expense priorities are.  Our recent survey asked our respondents what changes the expect or don’t expect to pay and benefits offered as the hospitality industry recovers, bringing back furloughed …

Reopening Recommendations for Restaurant Managers

What does a restaurant manager do? General Managers are responsible for all operations, hiring and training staff, the restaurant’s budget, updating menu items with the kitchen staff, monitoring inventory, ensuring all equipment is working and procedures are up to code as well as working with vendors and customers to solve problems and complaints. Add to …

Planning For the Future As a Hotel General Manager

Being a general manager means having the hard skills, education, and experience to take advantage of technology and the digital resources that make a difference in today’s market. Training staff and being a strong communicator are also part of effectively managing teams as well as showing exceptional emotional intelligence to convey empathy and concern on …

[Survey Results] Employee Training Post Covid-19

One of the questions we asked in our recent survey was how likely our audience was to go back to school or pursue additional certification during this time. 38.9% of respondents said they were less likely to do so, however, many are hoping to see more employee training made available upon their return to work.  …

Your Hcareers Personal Fit: What’s It All About?

A commitment to your career success Hcareers is the leading employment platform for hospitality professionals in North America. It currently has over 5.7 million members and more than 25,000 active job postings by over 4,000 registered employers. To further assist your long-term career development, we have partnered with leading organizations in the industry such as …

Resume Writing for SEO and Keywords

Building a resume that accounts for SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, and keywords can be intimidating if you aren’t already familiar with the concepts. While the words are often considered specialized jargon commonly associated with online marketing, they really aren’t as technical as they sound.  First, SEO and keywords are not the same thing. Rather, …

[Survey Results] Safety and Sanitation After Covid-19

With the recent increase in hospitality jobs, and states moving into phase three of reopening, we surveyed our Hcareers audience to gather their thoughts on how the hospitality industry will rebuild itself after Covid-19, and what changes they are hoping to see take place to help ensure a safer experience for both employees and guests.  Implementing sanitation …

How to Be Successful With Virtual Networking and Career Fairs

At the time of this writing, over a third of the world’s population is experiencing some form of “stay-at-home” order which has likely affected your networking and career fair prospects. Major conferences and events have been postponed or canceled so making new contacts at reception or over drinks isn’t in the cards right now. However, …