It doesn’t matter if you are holding a fork, a spoon or a smartphone—good manners are essential. In the workplace, poor workplace etiquette is beginning to get out of hand. In a survey by Robert Half Technology, 76 percent of managers said bad technical manners can adversely affect employment prospects. Fifty-one (51) percent of theContinue reading “Manners in the Workplace: Time to be Unplugged”
Category Archives: Hospitality HR News
Legal Update: Social Media Rules
More than ever, technology is making business more productive (and profitable); better reaching out to customers, interacting with staff, recruiting and hiring new employees. Social media platforms are now an indispensable tool to seek out and evaluate job applicants. However, it does not stop there— public internet profiles and postings of both prospective and currentContinue reading “Legal Update: Social Media Rules”
Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued
Adecco Survey: Top 10 Jobs for Mature Workers for National Employ Older Workers Week The number of job seekers over the age of 50 is rising, and both hiring managers and human resources departments are beginning to recognize the value mature workers can bring to a company. According to a new study by Adecco Staffing,Continue reading “Top Ten: Mature Workforce More Valued”
Top Ten: National Coffee Day Celebrates Daily Grind
On Saturday, September 29, people around the U.S. will celebrate their “Daily Grind” for National Coffee Day. A new poll shows the top ten industries that cannot function without a morning cup of Joe. Which industries have workers that depend A new study by Dunkin’ Donuts and CareerBuilder.com found employees in the food and service industries need coffeeContinue reading “Top Ten: National Coffee Day Celebrates Daily Grind”
Three Keys for Hiring in Hospitality Industry
The hospitality industry, including commercial kitchens and restaurants, have traditionally plagued with high turnover rates. Recruitment, hiring and training in hospitality can turn into a constant challenge. The moment there is a job opening is NOT the time to develop your hiring strategy. To have a highly-charged hiring plan means being prepared to hire BEFORE you need to–haveContinue reading “Three Keys for Hiring in Hospitality Industry”
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