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Finally! A Solution for Your Staffing Dilemma
A recent report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that employment in leisure and hospitality continued to increase. The US saw a gain of 112,000 in March, 2022. However, employment in leisure and hospitality is still down by 1.5 million since February 2020. Finding candidates to work in the hospitality industry is still…
Read MoreSchool’s Out for More Than the Summer: Why Enrollment is Down in Hospitality Programs
Less people are enrolling in college today. In fact, more than one million fewer students are enrolled in college now than before the pandemic. And they are not just postponing their education. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, of the 2020 high school graduates who chose not to go to college, only 2% ended up…
Read MoreHow to Get an Influx of Generation Z Candidates
While the Baby Boomers are swiftly retiring, the hospitality industry is becoming more digital. And this is a good thing. Not only will using technology make businesses more productive, it also attracts more of the younger candidates. This too is a good thing. Attracting Generation Z candidates, those born between 1997 and 2012, is a…
Read MoreFrom the Great Resignation to the Great Regret
Why Accept the New Job? Many of those who jumped ship in 2020 and 2021 for greener pastures, are finding that their new position isn’t what they hoped for. Some of the reasons why the great resignation turned into the great regret is because: Job seekers don’t ask the right questions during an interview process-They…
Read MoreRestaurant Managers: Reduce Hours and Increase Production by 150%
Good restaurant managers are at the heart of a great restaurant team. But the great ones bring that special “something” to the table. These are the managers that look for cutting edge techniques and talent. They seek to work smarter, not harder. Most restaurant manager professionals accept a job knowing they will work long hours.…
Read MoreFemales 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 MoreThe End of the Norm: Has Covid Created a New Hospitality Workweek?
The End of the Norm: Has Covid Created a New Hospitality Workweek? The Covid-19 pandemic made working from home more common place than ever before. Over the past couple of years, many managers and chefs within the hospitality industry have reported working longer and taking fewer breaks. Many were also signing on at all hours…
Read MoreTraveling Restaurant and Hospitality Managers? Don’t Discount It Just Yet!
We would like you to stretch your imagination for a moment and consider the concept of traveling managers: hiring professional hospitality managers who travel to your restaurants or hotels to provide their leadership and skill. One of the greatest thinkers of all time, Albert Einstein, once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is…
Read MoreFranchise Partner, Joan Koelbel, celebrates 20th Anniversary
Franchise Partner, Joan Koelbel, celebrates 20th Anniversary Anniversary celebrations are often about the people who make such milestone accomplishments possible. Joan Koelbel has a long-time commitment and dedication to Gecko Hospitality as a franchise partner. She is a key reason why the company is celebrating 20 years in the hospitality industry. Who Is Joan Koelbel…
Read MoreGecko Hospitality Welcomes New Franchise Partner, LaRaine Broadway
Gecko Hospitality, the nation’s largest hospitality recruiting firm, welcomes LaRaine Broadway as the newest franchise partner for the state of Wisconsin. LaRaine Broadway began her career in the food industry at age 18. Bartending in the Racine Area, she attended Wisconsin State University where she majored in Psychology. Before her time with Gecko Hospitality, LaRaine…
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