Reflecting On The Year
This time of year, I find myself reflecting upon the past 12 months, what I’ve accomplished, what I could’ve done differently, and what I’m planning on doing in the new year. Along with reflection comes gratefulness, and this year I am extremely grateful for my family and young son.
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This time of year, I find myself reflecting upon the past 12 months, what I’ve accomplished, what I could’ve done differently, and what I’m planning on doing in the new year. Along with reflection comes gratefulness, and this year I am extremely grateful for my family and young son.
Read moreCommunication – Key To Avoiding The HR Domino Effect
The greatest return on investment lies in bridging the gap between performance expectations and the daily realities of the job. The very best way to ensure this is happening is by aligning leadership and the HR department. The plan of attack? Back to the basics. Candid and open communication is the best way forward. If leadership is truly welcoming HR to have a seat at the board table, HR executives must step up and secure their place.
Read moreCommunication – Key To Avoiding The HR Domino Effect
The greatest return on investment lies in bridging the gap between performance expectations and the daily realities of the job. The very best way to ensure this is happening is by aligning leadership and the HR department. The plan of attack? Back to the basics. Candid and open communication is the best way forward. If leadership is truly welcoming HR to have a seat at the board table, HR executives must step up and secure their place.
Read moreAre You Honestly Willing To Hire Out-Of-The-Box?
Do you have the moxie to hire out-of-the-box? Do you hire the ‘best athlete’ or the ‘safe’ candidate? Do you push the envelope in your company to help move it into the 21st century? Or is rocking the boat just too much risk for you to take?
Read moreAethos™ Talks Talent – The Human Factor
Speedy and transactional recruitment processes do not automatically equal quality outcomes. Until AI (artificial intelligence) can accurately and consistently mimic or perfect what human interaction can discern, technology can only assist in the match-making. The ultimate decision takes a bit more finesse. Let’s revisit the basic challenges hiring managers continually face, and then consider our thoughts on how to best tackle each.
Read moreAethos™ Talks Talent – The Human Factor
Speedy and transactional recruitment processes do not automatically equal quality outcomes. Until AI (artificial intelligence) can accurately and consistently mimic or perfect what human interaction can discern, technology can only assist in the match-making. The ultimate decision takes a bit more finesse. Let’s revisit the basic challenges hiring managers continually face, and then consider our thoughts on how to best tackle each.
Read morePutting Politics Aside: Hospitality Industry Remains Positive And Says “Let’s Start Implementing Plans for Dealing with Brexit”
This week’s briefing jointly organised by Dentons, Horizons and the Global Restaurant Investment Forum/Bench Events proved to be as insightful as expected. It was a mix of market updates and intelligence, news on up-and-coming restaurant concepts as well as a talk on the do’s and dont’s when expanding internationally and Full Insight >
Hotel CEOs Have a Payday 2016
When we began our careers in the hotel business, it was widely thought that our industry paid executives rather poorly. Is that still true today? If CEO pay is any indication, it appears that stigma needs to change. In fact, based on our 20th review of hotel CEO pay, one could say that the industry is a vehicle for getting rich.
Read moreHarnessing The Power And Prejudice Of Glassdoor
Everyone is a chatty customer in the world of social media. It’s no surprise therefore that brands are no longer created or its perceptions managed by marketers, but rather by consumers. And these talkative consumers now include your employees. Welcome to the new reality of transparency courtesy of the 500-pound social media gorilla called “Glassdoor.”
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