It is a well-known fact that the COVID pandemic has worsened social isolation among older Americans as they lost their usual connections, services, and social support. Thus, the pandemic highlights the importance of social connection with its significant impact on both community-living older adults as well as those living in long-term care facilities.
What is more important for your career progression today? High-tech skills for working with AI and Big Data or learning to work well with others and solve problems? The answer may surprise you. While it’s true that learning to use the latest technology is a big focus for upskilling these days, the skills that matter most for the future of work are not hard skills; they are people skills and cognitive skills known as soft skills.
When it comes to human needs and desires, there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. That’s nothing new, of course, yet it’s only in recent years that technology and big data have allowed personalization to permeate our lives, from targeted product ads on social media to tailored music and film recommendations on streaming services and customized guest services at a hotel.
In today's complex business environment, schools play a crucial role in preparing graduates to overcome the challenges of the future. As specialists in their field, visiting professors and lecturers bridge the gap between industry realities and trends and the specialized academic curriculum in educational institutions.
In today's ultra-competitive job market, top talent is in high demand. The best employees have their pick of opportunities, making it more challenging than ever for companies to attract and retain star performers.
What first comes to mind when you mention accreditations to faculty, education specialists and university management? A huge amount of work? A necessary evil? Rigor? Regulatory requirement?
In the bustling world of hospitality, hotels serve as microcosms of society, welcoming guests from diverse backgrounds, while also employing teams of individuals with varied experiences and perspectives. At the heart of this dynamic ecosystem lies a delicate balance between owners, guests, and team members, each bringing their unique essence to the table.
These essential soft skills in hospitality encompass more than just engaging with clients; they also involve effectively leading teams dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction in a labor-intensive industry.
Having once again demonstrated its resilience in the face of long-term labor shortages, inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty, the U.S. economy remains the envy of the world. However, two parallel and contradictory trends - the spread of the union contagion pushing into new sectors and the growing pull of the freelancer gig economy (which represents 56 million Americans or 36% of the workforce) - reflect elevated levels of distrust in the corporate world and all levels of government. These trends have spilled into a now turbulent technology sector which is shedding thousands of jobs being replaced by artificial intelligence, accelerating the discontinuity called a talent disruption, the title of my book. In many traditional industries, even business leaders in touch with the times are scratching their heads and asking, Where did all the workers go? However, there is an industry that continues to defy the odds and thrive in the labor market, with an abundant supply of talent and unit labor economics that remain favorable: professional sports.
Stellar customer service, exquisite facilities, and well-stocked amenities are the hallmarks of the hotel industry. Guests and patrons expect hospitality when paying for these services, whether for vacation, business, or other purposes.
In the world of hospitality, a quiet revolution is stirring—a shift towards regenerative hospitality.
Discover how the right education can equip students for their future careers through Vocational Education and Training. Delve into the benefits and obstacles of this educational path and explore valuable insights on establishing a top-tier training center.
What do some of the world’s most successful people have in common? It’s not necessarily talent, ambition and connections (although they may also have those) but perseverance in the face of failure, a determination to succeed, and a belief that with good old-fashioned hard work, you can achieve anything. Virgin boss Richard Branson left school with no qualifications; globally renowned authors including Stephen King, William Golding and JK Rowling faced countless rejections before finally being published; the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs got fired from his own company before being rehired years later to bring it back from the brink of bankruptcy.
Have you ever preferred a candidate because of their similarity to you on various criteria? Did you grow up in the same village? Did they come from the same foreign country as you? Perhaps they also liked running or had four kids just like you? If you preferred and selected this candidate, then you were influenced by a bias called the similarity effect. This effect has shown that the more similar two individuals are, the greater the attraction between them. Wondering whether recruiters might be attracted to candidates with similar personality traits, we recently conducted a study to investigate this question, and you might be surprised by the results.
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The artistry of questioning resides in the ability to inquire, provoke thought, and stimulate meaningful conversations. Asking the right questions is a skill that goes beyond simple information gathering; it involves finesse, empathy, and a deep understanding of the context.
Where to begin when evaluating the effectiveness of a course and its teacher? What criteria to follow if a teacher wants to improve their delivery style and program objectives? In this article, Dr Sebastien Fernandez, EHL Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, looks at how the art of teaching can be enhanced by understanding one’s teaching ‘signature’, i.e., a teaching style or personality that can be broken down into measurable compartments so that both teachers and students are better equipped for evaluations upon which improvement and progress depends.
In the modern workplace, the way we approach training for new employees is undergoing a significant transformation. Traditionally, training programs were often standardized, treating all employees equally regardless of their prior experience or background. However, there is a growing recognition that personalized training, tailored to the individual's unique experiences and skills, can lead to more effective outcomes and enhance employee satisfaction.
Plugging the huge shortage of staff in the hospitality sector is a narrative we’ve been grappling with for years now. People are no longer surprised to hear that there are more than 100,000 vacancies in hospitality at any one time, nor that the proportion of vacancies has increased by 48% since the Covid-19 pandemic (UK Hospitality).
Today’s education sector is marked by a constant struggle to retain and motivate teachers. As teachers leave the field and succumb to stress and burnout, students are the ones who pay the price. To address this issue, administrators and policymakers are coming up with new strategies to attract, retain, and motivate their teaching staff. This article will delve into these strategies, providing a comprehensive guide of the most effective solutions for retaining and attracting teachers, based on extensive research and expert insights.