Hcareers Adds Restaurant and Hospitality Exec to Board of Directors

Dinova CEO Alison Galik joins Hcareers as its Newest Board Member November 22, 2021 – Today, Hcareers announced the addition of Alison Galik to its Board of Directors. She joins the Board as Hcareers accelerates its growth strategy and investment to attract and place qualified hospitality talent across its more than 4,000 hoteliers and management …

5-Step Onboarding Agenda for New Team Members

With companies balancing rehiring new team members and bringing back furloughed team members, there are many menial tasks that can fall to the bottom of the priority list. One such task can be the onboarding and integration of new team members, however, neglecting to properly onboard new members can create more trouble down the road.  …

4 Necessary Skills for a General Manager Role

Being a general manager in a hospitality firm can be demanding due to the fact that hospitality is a “people-oriented” industry. Considering the diversity in roles and positions in a hospitality company, the general manager is charged with significant, major duties. For you to be effective in your office as a general manager, you need …

Director of Sales and Marketing: Skills, Responsibilities and Career Paths

Sales and marketing often work hand in hand, and as a result hotels and restaurants often have one position that oversees both, the Director of Sales and Marketing. What does a Director of Sales and Marketing do? Directors of Sales and Marketing oversee the sales and marketing departments of the establishment. They are responsible for …

Be a Great Manager: 5 Tips for Happier Employees & Better Performance

A great manager can be the difference between so-so team performance and a stellar one. Unfortunately, many managers—especially first-time managers—don’t feel adequately prepared to lead. But management skills can be improved with some strong communication principles and a collaborative attitude. Follow these five tips to become a better manager on this National Boss’s Day. Check …

Mature Workers – Six Beneficial Reasons for Hiring Them

They may be 50+, but they’re not ready to be put out to pasture. Contrary to popular belief, many older employees are not seeking retirement yet. They are ready, willing and able to keep working, stay productive and contribute to society and/or their community. They like to work! Unfortunately, people in this age bracket, who …

Are You and Your Manager Not a Good Fit? Here’s What You Can Do

Have you been investing your best into your work but your manager keeps highlighting your performance as below expectation? This article is written for you. Let’s use this case scenario: You’ve been doing so well at work, punctual, and working as productive as possible. To the best of your knowledge, everything is going smoothly. Then …

Providing Your Team with Feedback: 5 Dos and Don’ts

Whether it’s personally or professionally, most of us want to be appreciated and acknowledged! For those of you who are in managerial or supervisory positions, ensuring that your team(s) knows they’re appreciated helps you retain those valuable employees over time. However, there comes a time when, in addition to that positive feedback, you may need …

5 Ways to Take on More Responsibility at Work

There are plenty of reasons to want to take on more responsibility at work. It helps show your manager that you are getting ready for a promotion, it will teach you new skills and it can create a little excitement in your workday. Here are the best ways to take on additional responsibilities at work: …

How Women and Millennial Candidates Can Advocate for Themselves, According to General Manager Hannah Foley

Hannah Foley is the General Manager at the Holiday Inn Express in Minot, North Dakota. Hannah has worked in the industry for over 10 years, beginning as a waterpark attendant at the Sleep Inn & Suites, working her way up to her current role.  We recently spoke to Hannah about her career path, her advice for those looking to get …