There is a direct correlation between pay and declining unemployment. Many employers make the mistake of chasing the changing climate with money. The Service Companies has found this to be a negative practice as it lowers our margins and reduces our ability to adjust as market conditions fluctuate. The position we find that works best is using a multi-tiered approach to recruiting and retaining talent. This strategy allows us to find ways to enhance our offerings with other methods than through straight compensation. READ MORE

Historically, tattoos were associated with sailors, bikers and perhaps criminals. This is not the case any longer. Like many other factors, tattoos and body piercings are in the middle of a generational divide. Some argue that each tattoo has a personal meaning and that tattoos are considered expressions of identity. Others note that many people have tattoos that will never be seen so there is no harm. From a business perspective, the employer must consider if their business will lose out on great employees if they have policies against hiring people with tattoos etc.? Can an employer afford to exclude these people from their talent pool? READ MORE

Millennials will make up 50% of our workforce within the next several years. Our hiring managers need to understand how to attract, develop, and retain this new talent. Methods are changing and we must change with them to attract the best of the best. To hire and retain the Millennial who has the core competencies and values that "fit" with the job, most organizations and managers must shift how they interview and engage employees. They also need to consider what strong Millennial candidates look for in an employer and what their organization has to offer. READ MORE

Culture is the heart and soul of your organization. Culture sustains employee and customer buy-in - the predictors of success. The clear definition of your culture lays a solid foundation, builds the framework of how your business will function, and is a cornerstone to your team's alignment. It is alignment that gets results. You must value culture above the individual in order to achieve those results. An individual who is not aligned may follow procedure and yet if they do not fit your culture, they can have an adverse impact on the overall team. READ MORE

In hotel rooms guests are using the smart TV screen for so many different reasons- from practicing presentations, streaming Netflix and listening to favorite music. The trick to keeping all your guests happy relies on having the technology that seamlessly allows all of their screens to talk to each other. READ MORE