Communication – An Essential Skill For a Hotel Worker

Table of Contents Why You Need Communication Skills How to Communicate Properly Be Confident Be Respectful Mind Your Tone & Volume Be an Active Listener Be Ready to Adapt Communication in the workplace is one of the most important aspects of any business. In fact, some companies will go as far as to spend money …

Public Speaking Tips for Hospitality Roles

Table of Contents The Meaning The Importance The Benefits Basic Tips Roles that Require Public Speaking Are you looking forward to growth in your hospitality career? Public speaking is one of the important skills you need to have in your arsenal. Communication is woven together in the fabric of our society, and most especially in …

Tough Interaction With Your Manager? Recover Quickly

Conversation is the heartbeat of every relationship, even in the workplace. If you want to continue to strengthen and deepen your relationships and grow in your career, you will need to be engaging in conversations regularly with your co-workers and superiors. Unfortunately, you can’t rule out the possibility of having difficult conversations that could take …

What is Toxic Productivity (& How Can You Avoid It?)

Table of Contents What is Toxic Productivity? Why is Toxic Productivity a Bad Thing? How to Avoid Toxic Productivity Set Healthy Boundaries Schedule Downtime Be Realistic About What You Can Complete in a Day Outsource What You Can Practice Doing Nothing Feeling anxious when you try to relax? Frustrated by to-do lists that are never …

Never Ghost Your Employer Here’s What to Do Instead

It’s safe to say that many of us don’t like to be the bearer of bad news. However, when it comes to being professional at work, it’s in your best interest to be a good communicator. That means when an uncomfortable issue arises, be it canceling an interview or quitting a job, ghosting is not …

Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? These Tips Can Help!

Table of Contents Slow Down to Speed Up Ask Your Supervisor for Help Prioritizing Break Large Tasks Down Look for Efficiencies and Automations Minimize Distractions Try to Cut Back on Meetings Feeling overwhelmed at work is more than a nuisance—it’s a performance killer. Overwhelm can create a perpetual cycle of stress that robs us of …

Top Administrative Professionals’ Skills for Hospitality

Whether you are applying for an administrative assistant job or looking to hire one in the hospitality industry, it is imperative to know the key skills that signal a great hire. Traditionally, a receptionist sat at a front desk at reception and greeted visitors, received mail and often kept the office running smoothly as the …

The Best Way to Set Boundaries at Work

Setting boundaries at work is essential to building a healthy relationship with your manager and colleagues. Good boundaries help optimize productivity, and they also improve your work life. As the saying goes, “good fences make good neighbors.” If your fence is short and weak, your neighbor’s dog might come into your compound and damage your …

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 …