by Joe Rice | May 28, 2019 | Career Advice, Hotel Industry, Leadership, Management
As we all know, the Holy Grail of the hospitality world is the guest survey score. Get a bad score, risk a fine. Get too many bad scores, and you risk losing your flag. With so much on the line over a random survey, it is imperative the entire hotel staff operate on...
by Joe Rice | May 21, 2019 | Hotel Industry
Yes, I know it is only spring, but if you truly want to get ahead of the game and ensure your occupancy rate stays high all summer, you should already be marketing your hotel to summer travelers. Getting a foothold in the market now will enable you to not only snag...
by Joe Rice | Apr 30, 2019 | Hotel Industry
In any industry, including the hospitality and hotel industry, a concept exists called “candidate shelf life,” and it’s one that can affect the chances of a hotel landing top talent for their team. To get an idea of what this concept entails, imagine yourself going to...
by Joe Rice | Apr 17, 2019 | Career Advice, Hospitality Careers, Hotel Industry
You have worked hard to get here, and now you have become a successful hotel or hospitality professional. It’s something to be proud of, and there is a good chance you feel comfortable with where you have gotten in your career and just want to settle where you are for...
by Joe Rice | Apr 11, 2019 | Hospitality Careers, Hotel Industry, Recruiting
While a high salary and great benefits are wonderful, one of the biggest factors in the top talent in the industry accepting a new position is the stability of both the position and the company itself. Nobody wants to take a new job with an uncertain future, so you...
by Joe Rice | Apr 3, 2019 | Hospitality Careers, Hotel Industry, Recruiting
When we talk about people, we are also talking about the culture or environment a new candidate will be working in. For most people, the type of boss they have will be a major deciding factor in accepting or declining a job offer. Some of the most common questions...