On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action at universities, where race and ethnicity is considered a factor for admission and to create a diverse student body, is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. This ruling has led to confusion among some American…...
9 Hospitality Jobs That Pay Well
While many industries focus on making and selling products, hospitality is more concerned with delivering service. A hospitality job is one that involves working in a service-oriented industry, such as tourism, lodging, events, transportation, or food and beverage, and performing tasks that foster a relationship with your company’s customers. Services…...
8 stages of a Skill-Based Organization: A Strategic Blueprint for HR Excellence
Picture a workforce wherein abilities are the driving pressure, not static labels. The conventional mildew is shattered, replaced with the aid of a dynamic ethos of increase and edition. HR's position has evolved into that of architects, guiding firms to harness the full capability of skill-based evolution. In this article,…...
10 Tips for Property Managers Communicating with Rental Owners
More than two-thirds of rental owners agree that customer service is their #1 consideration in hiring a property management company to look after their rentals. Another top consideration: reporting and transparency. Rental owners want your company to make consistent, insightful communication a priority—and in a time when competition is steep and owners…...
Top 10 Field Sales Techniques Used For Establishing High-Performing Sales Teams
Inside sales and outside sales are frequently independent activities within an organization that calls for completely distinct skill sets. However, limits can occasionally be crossed over. The greater part of the workday for the field sales team is spent traveling, interacting with customers and prospects in person, and frequently engaging in…...
The American Job Market: Strong And In Harmony
It seems there’s no way to derail the American job market. For the 27th consecutive month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a beautiful jobs report for March which, although cooled down from the torrid streak in the months before, was still notably strong. Read the full article at: www.forbes.com...
The U.S. Economic Recovery in International Context
With the American Rescue Plan’s two-year anniversary now behind us, this blog post revisits the economic impact of pandemic response policies of the Biden Administration. The economic recovery from the pandemic in the United States has been historic relative to prior episodes with employment recovering to pre-crisis levels much faster…...
The Future of Travel: Trends and Predictions in the Hospitality Industry
In the grand theater of economic sectors, the hospitality industry has consistently played a lead role. A powerful force in the global economy, this industry has been a cornerstone of growth and development in countries worldwide. But it’s an industry that never stays static; it evolves and adapts to the…...
The 7 top hotel marketing channels and how to make the most of them
The global online travel market is estimated to be worth an impressive $1 billion in 2030. The demand is there, but are you capturing your share of it? To get your piece of the pie, you need to cover multiple hotel marketing channels and optimize them for direct booking revenue. Hotel…...
6 Trends & Predictions For The Future Of The Hospitality Industry
The world of travel and hospitality has always been at the mercy of change. Still, few could have anticipated the seismic shifts experienced over the past years. Now, as we look to the horizon, it’s time to examine the emerging trends and predictions in this industry. One of the most…...
Why operations is the most important part of a hotel business
To succeed in hospitality, you need to focus on operations above all else. Operations is more important than sales, marketing, design, technology, or revenue management. Excellence in hotel operations means happier guests, better staff, and more profits for your investors. I learned this through working with tens of thousands of hotels…...
Unleashing Creativity: Innovative Tips for Building a Highly Unique Brand
Crafting a memorable brand is critical for business success in an increasingly competitive marketplace. How do you differentiate yourself in a creative and strategic way? From marketing techniques and social media posts, SEO best practices, and content production to the effects of emerging technologies, we’ll cover every facet of unleashing…...
Is Your Team Speaking The Same Sales Language? | Sales Gravy
Most companies share a common corporate language, and that lingua franca is English. Even for international organizations with offices all over the world, English is the way the majority of employees communicate with each other, at least officially. This only makes sense, because it streamlines communication and it is the…...
How to Improve Sales Productivity and Close More Deals
Unlock sales productivity potential with Highspot’s CMO insights on dynamic marketing and sales strategies, overcoming challenges, & AI’s transformative role. Boardrooms across the globe are dialed in on sales productivity, and rightly so. Sales productivity is the backbone of revenue generation, and during a time when businesses are being forced…...
How To Build a Skills-Based Organization: 10 Steps for HR
What is a skills-based organization? A skills-based organization defines work by describing the tasks and activities that need to be performed to achieve set outcomes. Skills-based organizations deconstruct traditional roles and jobs and break them into smaller parts that describe the “work to be done”. We are seeing organizations transition…...
Five Types of Class Action Risks Following a Layoff
Lately it seems like you can’t go a day without seeing news of another round of layoffs affecting workers and companies across the U.S. As companies seek to cut costs, however, they should be wary of the legal risks that come with implementing layoffs hastily or without regard for state…...
