Good recruitment is not hiring; it is strategic. Human Resource professionals need to partner with the business, understand its goals and help strategically shape its organizational framework. The clarity of a framework – how the business needs to structure itself in order to function optimally – ensures that everyone knows how the organization functions best, allowing HR to find the right people to fit within it. READ MORE

David Ashen, president & CEO of dash design, explores the growth of glamping and distinctive hospitality experiences. Extraordinary locations with luxurious amenities are perfect for those who desire for memorable, meaningful, and Instagram-worthy excursions. Glamping brings swank and sophistication to the great outdoors and provides business lessons for the larger hospitality marketplace. READ MORE

Hotel operators compete in many theaters. But labor shortages and pressure for workforce transparency, including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), have made talent indisputably the top issue. Incremental improvements to talent acquisition and retention will not address the paradigm shift occurring in the labor markets. A new ESG hotel factory, powered by alternative compensation models is required for the industry to recover and accelerate diversity. READ MORE

The U.S. is going through "The Great Resignation," so the hotels must be prepared to deliver top-notch employee experiences (EX) to retain staff. This article will discuss the external factors driving this new era of businesses prioritizing EX, how to balance EX and innovation, and how companies can make sure EX initiatives and solutions are operating properly and efficiently. READ MORE

Lack of measurement is keeping you from acknowledging you employees' needs. When it comes to employee retention, these issues are the key issues for hotel and resort executives: Almost a third of your workers are high-risk and ready to bolt at any moment; Employee behavior is driven by what is measured; Giving positive feedback about an employee's performance is like investing money in your business. READ MORE