Most notably we have an industry which is critically understaffed for both skilled and unskilled workers and this will mean restrictions on what tourism operators can offer and their ability to scale up to meet demand.
Staff shortage – What solutions and alternatives are at hand?
One thing is clear, with dirty rooms and guests waiting in the lobby, no one in the hotel has time to care about prices and revenue management. Increased salaries may be needed to lure enough staff to get hotels back on their feet.
5 ways to mitigate shortage of labor in hospitality
There are certainly no shortcuts nor easy solutions when it comes to shortage of labor but here are some solutions that travel and hospitality practitioners will want to focus on in the coming months and years.
Why recent college grads should be on your hiring radar
While it may appear as though these graduates might not be a good fit for your hotel at first glance, the fact is, they bring so much more to the table than you might initially realize.
Building a diverse service culture through the J-1 visa program
The J-1 Program is a valuable way to provide training, education and cultural experience for international hospitality students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills. In exchange, hotels can supplement their workforce with eager and educated staff.
How will you staff up for the return of groups?
To respond to changing market conditions, hotels must remain nimble and recruit labor on an as-needed basis much like how revenue managers yield rates in the face of compression.
Why do creative people become hospitality stars?
People with outside-the-box thinking and unique ideas are able to thrive in this industry and help their employers improve how business is done.
How PEO can help maximize employee retention and holiday profits
Here are five reasons why hiring a Professional Employers Oraganization can help with your employee retention strategies.
U.S. hotel labor flat despite occupancy uptick
Gross operating profit for U.S. hotels reached 70% of the comparable 2019 level, while labor spending remained flat.
Are you adapting at pace with your workforce?
If employers in travel, tourism and hospitality think that their furloughed or laid-off staff have just been waiting for their doors to re-open, they could be in a world of hurt as they welcome their customers back. Many staff won’t return. Here’s why and what you can do about it.
