With all the time and energy that’s put into hiring, you would think employers would focus more on keeping great people. But like in many relationships, some restaurant and hotel managers often take their best people for granted. Why? They get the job done, they don’t need a lot of management and they are drama-free.… Read more »
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Attract Millennials Without Losing Other Business – Yes, It’s Possible!
Thinking about marketing to millennials, but afraid you’ll drive away your current customers? Chances are you have nothing to worry about. Many of the things millennials prefer will also be enjoyed by others, millennials just get there a little quicker. Here are a few ideas for attracting millennials while retaining customer of all ages. Engage… Read more »
Does Your Company Benchmark Top Performers? {INFOGRAPHIC}
As effective as the employee-referral process can be, some key improvements are still needed.
Scott Samuels, CEO of Horizon Hospitality, was quoted in this recent article published at Human Resource Executive Online. Samuels talks about what undermines referral programs and how companies really need to evaluate the cost for sourcing and recruiting new employees. He also talks about how companies need to promote successful referrals to create internal momentum… Read more »
Why Recruitment Process Outsourcing Could Be the Best Solution for Your Hiring Needs
As an operator of a restaurant, hotel or resort, you know how often you are pulled in many different directions. With all the moving parts associated with keeping your business running successfully, hiring could easily drop to the bottom of your list. It really shouldn’t. People are your most important asset. It doesn’t make sense… Read more »
How Are Restaurants Embracing the Craft Beer Boom?
The craft beer trend shows no signs of slowing down. For restaurants, this can represent a boom or a bust – depending on whether you find a way to incorporate it into your business model, or ignore it, thinking it’s a passing fad. Why should you embrace the craft beer boom? Simply put – larger… Read more »
Does Your Company Have a Hiring Benchmark for Its Top Performers?
How do you know what to look for in your next top performer? Take a look at your best people now! By benchmarking what qualities your current top employees possess, you’ll know how to compare candidates to success stories – and make a great match. How do you define success in your restaurant employees? Check… Read more »
Horizon Hospitality Joins SRA
PRESS RELEASE Horizon Hospitality Joins the Sanford Rose Associates® Executive Search Network Sanford Rose Associates® Executive Search Network continues to grow its network with the partnership of Horizon Hospitality Associates, Inc., the newest member of the Sanford Rose Associates (SRA) network of offices. Horizon Hospitality is recognized as the leading source of talent for hotels,… Read more »
Pros and Cons of Using Video Interviews
When you’re looking for the best people in a tight talent market, you will need to cast a wider net. One option is to interview candidates located outside your area. The cost of bringing candidates to your location for an interview may be prohibitive for all but the highest-level positions or for anything except the… Read more »
Do You Need to Evaluate Your Annual Performance Review?
Hospitality employers sometimes wonder if annual performance reviews are worth the time and energy they spend preparing for them. What’s the payoff? They cause stress for employees and may not be an effective method for evaluating and improving performance. Is it time to reconsider your process? Timeliness. In a consumer-facing business like hospitality, it’s essential… Read more »