COVID-19 hit Las Vegas hard and fast. While the U.S. unemployment rate soared to 18.8% in April 2020, Las Vegas experienced nearly double that at 31.1%. Hopefully, things are looking up for your business now. However, you’re not alone if you’re having trouble finding qualified candidates to fill your open positions. This likely feels very [...]
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The concept behind skills-based hiring is straightforward: hiring based on a candidate’s practical skills and performance, rather than their education and other formal qualifications. Not to disregard those qualifications, of course. But skills-based hiring can be more efficient than more traditional methods; namely, those referred to as “degree based” where candidates are automatically eliminated from [...]
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According to a recent report from Workhuman and Gallup, only 23% of employees strongly agree they get the right amount of recognition for their work,…
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Your hotel is only as good as the people running it. Lately, you feel like it’s become a revolving door of talent, which is having a negative effect on everything from employee morale to the guest experience. It’s very possible your work environment isn’t exactly the most desirable, which is causing your most talented employees [...]
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Of all the reasons for marketing your business, and audiences to market it to, selling your strengths and unique brand to potential new hires is top priority - because without the right people on your team, there’s no hope for your product or service to succeed. So it needs to happen - and it needs [...]
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In the second quarter of 2023, it continues to be a candidate-driven labor market, with employers facing stiff competition when it comes to finding and retaining desired candidates. Perfecting your staffing and recruiting process to meet this demand is critical. Keep your eye on the prize this spring and going forward, so you can continue [...]
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Finding the right person for a job isn’t easy. There’s more to a candidate than meets the eye—or is listed on their resume. By recognizing…
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Businesses of all sizes are facing a major labor problem. Long-term demographic trends have led to a shortage of qualified candidates, creating a condition that has become known as the sansdemic. A tighter labor market will make recruiting and team-building more difficult in the years to come. As a large business, you have many advantages [...]
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Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. It’s a simple, basic human need in all areas of life, including work. There’s both business case and a human case for showing gratitude and recognizing your employees for their contributions and commitment to your business. A recent American Psychological Association study showed that 93 percent of employees [...]
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As a small business, you want to grow as quickly as possible. That means adding to your staff when opportunities come. But what if the talent you need isn't there when you need to hire? Long-standing demographic trends have led to a lack of workers. This condition has become known as the sansdemic -- an [...]
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May 3, 2023
