Avoid These 4 Sentences to Be More Confident

There are certain things that can make you seem less confident at work which can result in you being dismissed or not included in important conversations when you have a lot to contribute.  Often, these sentences or expressions are a habit we’ve picked up throughout our life from feelings of uncertainty or not wanting to …

Most Common Mistakes Entry-Level Job Seekers Make

When you’re applying for an entry-level position, the entire job search process can feel unfamiliar. It’s easy to make mistakes simply because you’re encountering situations you haven’t seen before. While employers may be a little more understanding of minor slip-ups with an applicant who’s recently entered the workforce, some big mistakes can derail an application. …

Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Work

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been a hot topic in the past few years, as companies and organizations have been striving to be more inclusive, equitable, and diverse. However, there is obviously still much learning and work to do around ways to advocate for more DEI. While there is a large misconception around the …

The Benefits of In-Person Work

When the pandemic hit us badly, it became necessary to modify the mode of daily life activities, including work. It is easy to assume that the remote work method or hybrid method adopted during the quarantine or lockdown periods are a long-term panacea for businesses. Of course, it does have its advantages in flexibility for …

Top 7 Reasons to Work in Hospitality

The hospitality industry is an enormous segment of the economy. Pre-pandemic, the restaurant industry represented $863 billion in sales in the United States, with the hotel and lodging sector adding another $210 billion. With over a trillion in sales, there is always a need for hardworking employees to meet this level of demand. But other …

The Financial Benefit that Every Employer Needs to Offer

The Covid-19 pandemic has really given employees pause as far as what they want and expect from a job. Working remotely has become a priority for many employees who want more time with family and –especially now with the rise in gas prices—to save on the cost of commuting. Forget the Perks In hospitality, that …

Avoid These 5 Mistakes, Develop These 5 Habits

Professional development is a lifelong learning habit. It’s also a practice that should begin as soon as you enter the workforce, if not as you prepare to do so. Keep in mind, however, that professional development isn’t simply about taking accreditation courses and accruing continuing education units or “CEUs.” Learning from past mistakes and forming …

Managing Up – Set Expectations with Managers

It is no longer a secret that effective communication in the workplace is geared towards growth; hence, communicating expectations on all levels can improve the organization. Most of the time, you get to read or hear about how Employees & Managers should communicate their expectations to their employees, but as an employee, can you communicate …