What It Takes To Be a Successful Hotel CEO in 2016
What do Belmond, Caesar’s Entertainment, Carlson, China Lodging, Jumeirah, Mandarin Oriental, Millennium & Copthorne, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Whitbread have in common? The answer is they all announced a change of CEO during the past 12 months.
Read moreKnock, Knock… Who’s There? Understanding the Merits of Candidate Background Checks with Databases Expert Edward Robusto
This era of big data, global connectedness, and instant access to a wealth of social media information makes it tempting for organizations sourcing or vetting executive talent to assume that it is easy to “see what you are getting” with potential candidates. After all, the logic goes, most everything about people’s professional and even social backgrounds would seem to be codified and quantified online or otherwise documented and accessible somewhere.
Read more“Best Practices” Refresher for HR and Leadership Assessments
Studies generally show that assessment outperforms traditional behavioural interviews 4:1 in predicting job performance, so a targeted and valid assessment can give organizations a major competitive edge in identifying and retaining top talent. But that’s only the first part of the equation. The other part is to correctly choose and use these tools.
Read moreThe Hospitality Industry’s Intense Eye on Human Capital: A Hot Topic in Strategic Circles
Keeping in mind the heightened M&A activity and the international buy-out or take-over activity that the hospitality industry is currently witnessing: How well do you think your organisation would fair if it were made up of likeminded individuals not used to be challenged or questioned by a different perspective? By individuals who predominantly come from the Western world and, although having gained international work experience, who have first and foremost made their careers in European or American institutions with belief systems quite distinct from their Asian counterparts?
Read moreResolving the Founder – Private Equity Dilemma
Many of the restaurant industry’s brightest young brands are seeking private equity partners in a search for rapid growth. Led by a founder’s passion and capital commitment by private equity, this partnership has allowed for unprecedented growth with many brands serving as disruptors to the major chains. Done well, this dynamic duo can offer unprecedented results, but regrettably many founder-private equity relationships are turning adversarial due to a lack of clarity concerning how and when a founder should let go of the leadership reigns.
Read moreFacing and Correcting the HR Domino Effect
Alignment has been a commonly spoken “business mantra” for years, although Human Resources professionals would agree that misalignment is a common issue that is neither comprehensively discussed nor addressed in today’s workplaces. That performance gaps and lapses in resources exist is not debated. What’s now needed to advance the conversation is evidence-based guidance on identifying and rectifying the catalysts of misalignment.
Read moreAsian Capital – It’s Everywhere You Want To Be…
With the ALIS conference kick-starting today, it is fair to say that the hotel and investment community ‘formally’ begins its year. It is a foretelling summit which sets the tone for events around the globe to follow – whether it is the International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, the Hotel Investment Conference Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong, the Africa Hotel Investment Forum in Toga or HotelsWorld in Sydney. So, what topics are likely to be discussed by the delegates and industry experts?
Read moreA ‘Hot’ UK Casual Dining Market per Investment Activity – Choosing the Right Partner is Key
The news about Boparan Restaurant Holdings (BRH) purchasing the Cinnamon Collection only days after we learned about Equistone Partners Europe Limited acquiring a majority stake in GAUCHO is an indication that the UK restaurant scene continues to be a ‘hot’ one. Private equity firms, investment companies and family offices are keen to increase their exposure to the consumer sector and the ‘hunt’ for fresh, high-growth potential restaurant concepts continues.
Read moreGreger/Peterson Associates, Inc. and Aethos Consulting Group™ Agree to Merge
Greger/Peterson Associates, Inc., a retained search and advisory firm with offices in Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR merges with New York-based Aethos Consulting Group™ , a global executive search and advisory firm. Both firms are leaders in providing services to the Hospitality & Leisure industry, plus Greger/Peterson brings experience in Entertainment & Media as well.
Read moreCorporate Governance Takes a Front Seat
Casino Journal and Aethos Consulting Group™ have be examining corporate governing practices for more than a decade. This year’s study includes 26 companies that have significant business concerns in the gaming industry. This study examines board makeup, independence, committee structure and pay-for-performance in determining a governance score for each company.
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