Manages all aspects of the hotel property including operations, staffing, and customer satisfaction. Responsible for maximizing operational efficiency and profitability. Monitors all operating costs, budgets, and forecasts. Oversees property maintenance and appearances. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving ... view job details

Supervises all aspects of hotel operations, including front desk, reservations, concierge, and customer service. Responds to all guest requests, concerns, or problems. Ensures an optimal level of service and hospitality. Works to maintain, update, and train staff on service, hospitality, and safety policies and procedures. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Typically requir... view job details

If hospitality is your cup of tea—and you don’t mind serving others—a career as a hotel manager may be perfect for you.Hotel managers oversee all aspects of hotel operations including staff, maintenance, convention and conference services, reservations, office administration, sales, purchasing, housekeeping, security, recreation, and food management. Depending on how many services a hotel provides, the manager can be responsible for everything from banquets to conventions. Managers also take into account marketing and financial management. They set room rates, approve expenditures and ensure t... view article details

"This Could be Heaven..." You may enjoy contributing to communities like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, where you can expand your network, share information, and raise your visibility. Or maybe it’s a love-hate thing -- with the ever-increasing options, the need to keep all your profiles up to date, and all the strangers angling to be your 'friend.' Brings to mind the line from 'Hotel California' by the 70s pop band The Eagles: 'You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave.' Not to mention: 'We are all just prisoners here of our own device.' Make that devices!Patrice-... view article details

There are many hard and fast rules that a job-seeker can learn when preparing for a salary negotiation. For example, having the right mindset, the importance of doing research, and keeping compensation numbers open-ended, speaking in terms of salary ranges vs. naming a specific number.However, one of the more difficult aspects of negotiating a job offer is adapting your approach based on the personality of the person you are dealing with.There are three phases that you must master:Develop a negotiation mindset and learn the tips and techniquesPractice and role play with someone to simulate the... view article details

Q: I work in an office that has a casual atmosphere. Next week I have a job interview at a company with a much more formal office culture, so I would be expected to wear a suit and carry a briefcase to the interview. Everyone who knows me will pick up on it, because I’m usually pretty blasé about my appearance. Annette, how can I escape detection?A: Hiding a job search takes careful planning and constant attention to detail. I find it easier to hide a lover than a job search - a cooperative lover, anyway.The secret to pulling something off is...pulling it off. So keep your focus on presenting ... view article details

'Safe travels'...at every goodbye these days, it seems, it's the same benediction. Beyond wishing each other well, what else can travelers do to play it safe in the air and in other countries? How can travelers overcome their reluctance to get back on the horse...or the plane? The U.S. State Department offers these tips on traveling safely to other countries.Before you leave...Read the consular information sheet for your destination country, which describes local conditions travelers can expect. Find out about any travel warnings or pertinent public announcements in case there are any perceive... view article details

The U.S. is facing acute labor shortages. This fact means there are more job openings than qualified workers available. In most states, the primary causes of these labor shortages are an uneven employment landscape (with specific industries experiencing rapid growth while others suffer from disinvestment) and an aging population with fewer new workers entering the workforce. So where are these labor shortages the worst? Let's look. Where the Labor Shortages Are Most Severe Some industries suffered more than others. So, let's look at where the needs are the most severe. Due to an aging popula... view blog & white papers details

Nearly one-quarter of Fidelity Investments employees are voluntarily going back to the office, at least on a part - time basis.To Abby Johnson, chief executive of the Boston investment giant, it's part of a grand experiment that's still in the works. When COVID-19 hit the United States in March 2020, being equipped to go remote paid dividends for Fidelity.Demand for its brokerage services skyrocketed amid the volatile stock market. But now the slow return to the office has begun, and work life might never be the same.Speaking at a virtual Boston FinTech Week event on Friday, Johnson said 12,00... view blog & white papers details

Nearly one-quarter of Fidelity Investments employees are voluntarily going back to the office, at least on a part - time basis.To Abby Johnson, chief executive of the Boston investment giant, it's part of a grand experiment that's still in the works. When COVID-19 hit the United States in March 2020, being equipped to go remote paid dividends for Fidelity.Demand for its brokerage services skyrocketed amid the volatile stock market. But now the slow return to the office has begun, and work life might never be the same.Speaking at a virtual Boston FinTech Week event on Friday, Johnson said 12,00... view blog & white papers details

While on the road at the ADP Pro Summit in Dallas, Dwight and David talked about compensation benchmarking in hopes of demystifying it and breaking down how it works. They list some of the beneficial aspects of benchmarking and other areas that present opportunities for improvement. July 28, 2022 Time Stamps Contact Info Resources Quick Quotes Full Transcript Introduction Today's Topic: Compensation benchmarking How companies can use compensation benchmarking to learn more about their workforce Large data sets are readily available How technology has enabled us to have more... view blog & white papers details

A sales incentive plan is important for sales teams. A good commission rate is like a magnet, pulling in, inspiring, and keeping awesome salespeople. There are many sales incentive plans out there, each with their own good and not-so-good parts. In this blog, you will uncover different sales incentive plan examples and learn how they roll.  Get to know why it is crucial to make a plan that is perfect for your organization. The Importance of Implementing Sales Incentive Plans for Your Business Working in sales is tough, and people tend to switch jobs a lot.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics says ... view blog & white papers details