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Females in the Workplace: The Bicentennial Battle Against Gender Bias
Warren Buffet, the billionaire Oracle of Omaha, once said that the United States would be a greater country if we employed women like we do men. Of course, this was during the 1940s and 50s when women were expected to stay home. Times have changed, but unfortunately, we are still not treating women as equals…
Read MoreEmpowering Women Within the Hospitality Industry
Women Shattering Glass Ceilings While Unleashing Their Earning Potential Empowering Women in Today’s Hospitality Industry In today’s constantly changing working world, women are making significant strides and breaking barriers in high-powered positions. The number of high-powered women in the hospitality industry is growing rapidly. This shows the progress made in gender equality and diversity. It…
Read MoreHiring in the Holiday Season
Boosting Your Hospitality Business in the Travel and Tourism Industry During the Holiday Season The holiday season is a bustling time for the hospitality industry, with an influx of travelers seeking memorable experiences and top-notch service. As businesses gear up to meet the demands of this peak period, one critical aspect they need to focus…
Read MorePainting a New Bull’s Eye
Every year, around the beginning of December, I ask my recruiters to set goals for next year. In January, we review those goals along with the results from the past year. I challenge my team to increase the number of placements, the new clients signed and the number of active clients. When we…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star Employee: Boosting Success from Day One
The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star Employee: Boosting Success from Day One Step Five: The Importance of Evaluating, Reviewing, and Providing Feedback to Your New Employee Welcome to the final step of our series, “5 Steps to a Great Employee.” In this last installment, we will delve into the critical process of evaluating, reviewing,…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star Employee.. Boosting Success from Day One
The Ultimate Guite to Onboarding a Star Employee.. Boosting Success from Day One Step Four: Training and Mentorship Welcome to the fourth installment of our five-part series on creating great employees. In this post, we will focus on the vital importance of training and mentorship in the onboarding process. By emphasizing these aspects, businesses can…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star New Employee: Boosting Success from Day One
The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star New Employee: Boosting Success from Day One Step Three: The Detailed Job Description As a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in recruiting managers and chefs for various establishments, I have witnessed firsthand the importance of following a structured approach when bringing on new hires. In this blog…
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The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding a Star New Employee. Boosting Success from Day One Step Two: The Importance of Orientation As a seasoned management recruiter with over 18 years of experience at Gecko Hospitality, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with numerous hospitality professionals as both clients and candidates. Having spent more than two…
Read MoreHospitality Management Candidates Frustrated With Job Interviews
For many hospitality professionals, the job interview is the most frustrating and unfair part of the hiring process. You’ve spent years managing staff, improving guest satisfaction, and cutting costs—only to be judged on a thirty-minute conversation and a handshake. Hospitality management candidates often face a maze of mixed messages and impossible expectations. The same skills…
Read MoreInsights from Industry Experts: What Hospitality Leaders Look for in Applicants
In the highly competitive hospitality industry, leadership plays a crucial role in ensuring the success of organizations. Aspiring professionals seeking executive and management positions in this field need to understand what hospitality leaders look for in applicants. To shed light on this topic, we’ve gathered insights from industry experts and compiled a comprehensive guide to…
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