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The Evolution of Remote Work and Virtual Interviews in Executive Search
By our guest blogger, Nina Grant The pandemic has had a lasting effect on the way teams work and expand, with statistics indicating that remote jobs now make up over 15% of total opportunities in the US (compared to 4% pre-2020). Telecommuting has brought many benefits to the world of work,...
5 Proven Strategies for Long-Term Retention of Food & Beverage Employees
Employee turnover is a significant concern in the food and beverage industry. The data shows the rate of staff turnover in 2022 was 83.4%. While pandemic-related disruptions have certainly contributed to this problem, high turnover has been an ongoing concern for the industry. From 2013-2019, the...
Ask a Recruiter: How Do I Decide Between Two Strong Final-Round Candidates?
Having trouble choosing between two finalists for an executive position? Making the right decision requires careful consideration, especially when the future of your organization is at stake. So how do you decide between two strong final-round candidates? Here’s what employers should consider when...
How to Create an Inclusive Resort Hiring Process: Strategies for Promoting Equality and Diversity in the Workplace
Diversity and inclusion have been a growing priority for employers across the hospitality industry in recent years. Most large resort corporations today have a DE&I strategy, and many have included diversity in their values and mission statements. While this is a good step in the right...
The Future of Food Service Hiring: Trends to Watch
Hiring is one of the biggest challenges that food service businesses face in 2023, and experts don't predict that it will get any easier in the year to come. The industry has bounced back in a big way from the disruptions of the pandemic. Sales have already exceeded pre-pandemic levels and are...
A Guide to Recruiting Top Talent in the Gaming Industry
According to the experts, the Great Resignation has ended. Resignation rates fell to 2.4% across the United States in April of 2023, very close to pre-pandemic levels. Despite this, many gaming industry organizations are still feeling its effects and struggling to find staff that's a good fit for...
Interview Horror Stories from Employers and Job Seekers
Not every interview will go the way you expect. If you have ever experienced a bad interview as an employer or as a candidate, you are not alone. In the spirit of Halloween, we asked business leaders and professionals to share their interview horror stories so that others can learn from them. Here...
How to Become the Ultimate Remote Workforce Leader
As remote work has become more common over the past couple of years, you may be experiencing challenges leading a team without having that in-person interaction. But with so many companies taking the fully remote route, knowing how to lead in this environment is essential to recruiting and...
Spring into Action: Hiring Checklist for Employers
This article is Part Two of a two-part blog series, in which we compiled a checklist for candidates (Part One) and employers (Part Two). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of job openings rose to “a series high of 11.5 million” by the end of March 2022. Many employers are...