In the Joblist’s recent U.S. Job Market Report surveying more than 13,000 employees, 58 percent of the people currently working at restaurants, bars and hotels said they are planning to quit before the end of the year, and about a quarter of them are expected to leave the industry for good.
The Pandemic Pushed Hospitality Workers To Make A Switch
October 26, 2021 via ConvergeBlog
In the Joblist’s recent U.S. Job Market Report surveying more than 13,000 employees, 58 percent of the people currently working at restaurants, bars and hotels said they are planning to quit before the end of the year, and about a quarter of them are expected to leave the industry for good. Some of the top reasons for quitting are unhappiness with how their employer treated them during the pandemic (19%), low pay or lack of benefits (17%), and lack of work-life balance (13%). But 20% of workers are leaving the industry to pursue a new career path, reflecting how the pandemic created an opportunity to switch fields or find a more appealing job situation.
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How Benefits Can Help Hotels Overcome Hiring Challenges October 20, 2021 via Hotel Management
The benefit wars are heating up among major employers as they try to overcome the labor shortage in advance of the holiday season. After laying off and furloughing employees during the pandemic, many companies have struggled to attract applicants as they attempt to restaff.
Hospitality Hiring: is the Pendulum Swinging Back?
October 10, 2021 via HVS
...some hospitality professionals who were displaced last year and forced to find work in other thriving industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, logistics, and warehousing, among others, are now hesitant to return to the industry.
Tips to Get Around the Restaurant Industry's Labor Shortage
September 27, 2021 via QSR Magazine
Considering the changes in the economy, the political climate, and worker availability, businesses need to develop an incentives program that will recognize and reward their employees for their hard work.
The Recipe of Success: Why Training is a Critical Piece to the
Labor Puzzle
September 13, 2021 via CoStar
The mission of a restaurateur is to provide their guests with a superior experience. They know that by doing this, the guest will not only come back, but they will also tell everyone they come in contact with, in person and online. In order to deliver that experience, the team must
understand the mission and have the tools to succeed. Without those tools, success will not happen.
One of the most critical tools to that success is a comprehensive training program.
