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…...
The Debt-Ceiling Deal Could End Up Biting Stock Investors
The Federal Reserve has signaled that it will forgo an interest-rate increase at its policy meeting later this month. That ironically may reflect the financial impact of the debt-ceiling deal more than the latest economic indicators, notably May’s employment data released on Friday. Read the full article at: www.barrons.com...
The Art of Interruption: 5 Great Hacks for Time Management in Interviews !
Interviews can be intensely vulnerable and emotional experiences for candidates. They’re trying to put their best foot forward, but nerves inevitably get in the way. Based on my experiences interviewing many high performers: Even stellar candidates can end up rambling in an interview! Read the full article at: www.linkedin.com...
5 Ways to Encourage Mental Health Transparency in the Workplace
This is especially significant given that Nuffield Health’s 2023, ‘Healthier Nation Index’, also revealed that over 1 in 4 people (29%) now feel comfortable enough to disclose to their employer if they need time off due to poor mental health*. These latest findings suggest a positive shift in how employees…...
How to Create an Investment Portfolio for Long Run
If you want to stay on track financially, you'll have to be diligent about every financial decision you make. Whether big or small, these decisions have the potential to impact your financial status. Here are some tips on how to develop healthy financial habits that can help you achieve your…...
6 Steps to a Create a Healthy Relationship with your Money
Does the word “sale” send you running to your wallet? How many half-priced clothes hang in your closet with the tag still on? How many uncomfortable shoes did you buy solely because they were on sale? When thinking about money, do you feel stressed? Tense? Controlling? Confused? Like you have…...
