7 Things to Negotiate Other Than Your Salary

So you nailed the interview, and now you have an unread email in your inbox titled job offer. You’ve been thinking about the salary and are wondering, “Do I want to negotiate a higher salary?” Did you know there are other things you can negotiate (besides salary)? Learning how to negotiate builds confidence, shows your …

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 …

Do Your Work Values Match Your Employer?

Have you ever had a job that just wasn’t right? The salary may have been fair, and your job responsibilities were in line with your skills. But for some reason, the workplace or the company culture just didn’t satisfy your expectations. You found yourself headed home at the end of the day dissatisfied and unenthused …

How to Boost Employee Retention

Employee turnover is costly for companies. Evaluating candidates and training a new hire take time and money, and it’s disruptive for team members when their colleagues quit. But employers don’t have to just accept high turnover rates. Companies that invest in their workforce will likely see their efforts pay off in better employee satisfaction and …

What Benefits do Job Seekers and Employees Want?

COVID-19 changed the way we work and what we prioritize more than ever. Job seekers and employees are taking into consideration what benefits are being offered and what the workplace culture looks like to decide whether to take an opportunity or to look for a new one. Employers need to consider this more than ever …

[Survey Results] The Hospitality Industry Looking Forward

We recently surveyed our audience about their thoughts about the recovery of the hospitality industry in 2021 and what they would like to see from employers moving forward.  Below is a summary of the responses. Thank you to everyone who participated.  The most recent unemployment report showed that we are still in an uncertain time …

How to Negotiate a Salary Raise and Better Benefits

Getting a raise now can have a big impact on your earnings going forward in 5, 10 or even 20 years. Bear in mind that salary increases are often based on a percentage of your current salary, so a larger salary now will pay out bigger and bigger over time. Negotiating for a raise is …

[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 …