You may have heard of the Great Resignation, but are you familiar with the Great Reshuffle? While the Great Resignation alluded to the many folks who resigned from their jobs, the Great Reshuffle refers to those who are rethinking their priorities and reinventing themselves. Anthony Kloss, the originator of the term ‘Great Resignation,’ says “There’s …
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Summer can be a busy time in the hospitality industry. The sunshine and warm temperatures lure many of us out on vacation, or to restaurants and bars to enjoy the balmy weather. All this activity means hospitality businesses are eager for help. That’s fantastic news for students, who may be looking for a way to …
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While the COVID-19 pandemic may be on the wane, the virtual meeting platforms that it helped to usher in aren’t going anywhere. And while we’ll certainly see new technologies and innovations in the meeting space going forward, it’s doubtful that in-person meetings will come back with the same ubiquity they once held. Along with this …
Our team recently attended the AHLA ForWard Conference, an annual event (although put on hold during the height of COVD) for women in the hospitality industry, and this year, much of the conference focused on mentorship. Although there were many examples of real mentor/mentee relationships at the conferences, in a previous survey Hcareers conducted, 60% …
In our hyperconnected world, the line between personal life and professional life continues to blur. We can no longer compartmentalize our behavior into “home” and “work” the way we used to. One survey showed that 90% of employers check an applicant’s social media before making a hiring decision. And 79% report rejecting a candidate based …
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In April 2022, CNBC’s “Make It” reported that, “The recovering pandemic economy has proven to be a job-seeker’s market, with nearly 48 million people quitting a job last year and 76 million taking a new one. Still, the labor market currently has 11 million openings, according to recent Labor Statistics data, and roughly two jobs for …
Corporate branding should not be confused with employer branding. Certainly, aspects like familiarity with a brand and the general awareness surrounding it, play a part in attracting job candidates. But employer branding focuses more specifically on a business’ workplace reputation. Employee Opinions Of course, current and past employees’ experiences working for a company are a …
The last two years of the pandemic have certainly brought attention to the importance of empathy in the workplace. As revealed in a study done by Catalyst, Forbes.com reported that when people felt their leaders were more empathetic, 86% indicated they were able to navigate the demands of their work and life. Empathy in the …
If you’re at your personal best when most of the world is asleep, it can be hard to find work that suits your body’s internal clock. Fortunately, there are plenty of options within the hospitality industry for those of us who are wide awake in the dark hours of the night. What’s Your Chronotype? A …
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