hiring trends
Why Is There a Gender Imbalance in Hospitality Technology Jobs?
Max Starkov | August 20, 2024
By Max Starkov A recent article on PhocusWire discussed the “woeful gender imbalance” existing in the travel technology space, which is “holding back the whole technology sector.” I believe the main reason for gender inequality in hospitality technology is the unsatisfactorily role both parents and educators play to foster female interest in STEM sciences and in the technology sectors in hospitality and the economy as a whole. I am a firm believer that today’s gender inequality in technology has nothing to do with machism or gender discrimination and has everything to do with family upbringing, school education and mass...
10 Global Talent Acquisition Trends Recruiters Need to Deploy in 2023
EHL Insights | January 24, 2023
10 Global talent acquisition trends to watch in 2023 The pandemic has shown the need to be both risk-aware and opportunistic. Workers are seeking a sense of freedom and joy to reshape their lives. Companies have solid plans for reinvention but are they directing their focus toward what will really make a difference? Here are 10 trends that define the current global talent acquisition. 1. Finding talent in emerging markets Countries and locations that businesses may have previously ignored are producing more productive talent pools that can help employers solve talent shortage issues. According to a report, 77% of recruitment...
Challenging Trends Currently Facing Hospitality Executive Teams
Bill Conn | October 17, 2022
By Bill Conn As the pandemic continues to ease its grip on society, hospitality is reopening and people are ready to travel, dine out, and spend money on leisure and entertainment. However, trends and challenges facing tourism, hotels, and restaurants make it difficult for some venues to adapt. The market is also exceptionally competitive for various reasons, and the situation shows no sign of improving soon. Here are the top trends facing hospitality executives. Labor Shortages The hospitality industry is facing labor shortages never seen before. As we emerged from pandemic constraints, U.S. hotels expected to employ 2.19 million s...
