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AI can streamline the hiring process, but concerns linger. For example, AI could perpetuate gender or racial biases in the hiring process, just like most human HR managers could do. Meanwhile, to increase the chances of being picked by AI, job candidates must prepare resumes and job interviews tailored to AI’s “preference.
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
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Hospitality is facing a host of issues across the world, from labor shortages and burnout to outdated training programs and shifting customer needs. In the United States and the United Kingdom specifically, frontline workers and managers are struggling with these challenges, which threaten their well-being. I’ve personally had a front row seat to these challenges over the years as the CEO of a company deeply seated in the frontline training industry.
Thousands of years ago, the corn we know and love today looked wildly different. What began as a wild native grass with only a dozen tough kernels has since blossomed into a nutrient-rich staple crop around the world following centuries of domestication by Indigenous civilizations in the Americas. For Native Peoples in Mesoamerica, corn was considered a sacred grain, a gift from the gods, and a source of life.
Thousands of years ago, the corn we know and love today looked wildly different. What began as a wild native grass with only a dozen tough kernels has since blossomed into a nutrient-rich staple crop around the world following centuries of domestication by Indigenous civilizations in the Americas. For Native Peoples in Mesoamerica, corn was considered a sacred grain, a gift from the gods, and a source of life.
Anticipated to open in 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc, will feature a world-class oceanfront resort and ultra-luxury residential condominiums, developed through an unprecedented collaboration between three of Mexico’s most experienced real estate developers.
Amy Stocking and her husband Dan made the move from Detroit to a family blueberry farm in Michigan’s Thumb region and have become a vital part of the community there.
Uncertainty about what lies ahead is a theme in every conference I attend and hospitality leader I’ve spoken with recently. Still, more potential exists today than ever for creativity in serving guests and driving business results. To illustrate this, I want to examine The Social Hub, originally launched as The Student Hotel in 2012. In my article earlier this year, How The Social Hub Uses Community to Thrive in Hospitality, we explored the company’s focus on community-building as a core strateg
A common question I get from my clients at OnlyCast is, “Can I cancel my hotel’s cable TV subscription?” With streaming platforms becomming increasingly popular and cable costs increasing, many hotel owners are rethinking the necessity of live channels. Guests are showing less interest in traditional TV, while hospitality casting solutions are becoming the preferred choice.
This article presents a case study detailing one company’s five-step, culture-centric approach that transformed the company from experiencing food safety challenges to having no significant issues in the marketplace over a period of five years.
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BrucePac, a Durant, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced from June 19, 2024, to October 8, 2024. These products were shipped to other establishments and distributors nationwide then distributed to restaurants and institutions.
While being a sales trainer for a diversity of lodging providers certainly keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the profession of hotel sales these days, I always capitalize on every opportunity to gain insights from real-world practitioners. One such opportunity recently presented itself when I caught up with Jennifer Daudi, Chief Executive Officer of Invigorate Hospitality, which offers remote sales support to a long and diverse list of hotels across virtually all major brands.
An article this week about Bimbo Bakeries holding off against FDA on an allergen labeling issue. Meeting allergen labeling requirements can be difficult for some operations that handle formulations with different allergens. Sesame, a allergen recently added to the list of allergens requiring labeling, has been a challenge for some companies like Bimbo Bakeries.
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Today, hundreds of hotel and hospitality professionals gathered on the steps of City Hall to voice their opposition to Intro 991, the so-called “Safe Hotels Act.” The press conference brought together representatives from across the hospitality sector who highlighted the severe consequences this bill would have on New York City’s hotels, subcontractors, and small businesses.
Boar’s Head Brand announced on October 3 the appointment of Frank Yiannas, MPH , as Chief Food Safety Advisor on an interim basis, effective immediately. In this leadership role, Mr. Yiannas will be responsible for helping to ensure leading standards of food safety and quality across the organization. He will also oversee the nationwide search for a Chief Food Safety Officer to succeed him.
Abu Dhabi, Wednesday September 25th, 2024 – Rotana, one of the leading hotel management company in the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye (MENAT), has announced a partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches. Dedicated to hospitality education and training, the Academy has just enrolled its first batch of students for its inaugural intake on September 16th, marking a significant milestone of the hospitality education in the United Arab Emirates and in the region.
Some people are scared of the monster under the bed; we’re more concerned about what’s lurking in the shadows inside foodservice kitchens. Cross-contamination, wasted food and creepy critters could be running rampant in your walk-in unbeknownst to you. We’re digging deep into the lost corners of your rusty shelving to show you the scariest things hiding in your kitchen and how to get rid of them without having to perform an exorcism!
My friend Norman Beck sends me interesting articles and stories on a regular basis. Recently, he shared the story of a wealthy customer who entered a luxury store and asked to see a $25,000 chess set. The customer wasn’t dressed well, and the salesperson made the assumption that she couldn’t afford to buy it. The customer walked away, but before leaving the store, she visited the owner’s office, who also happened to be a close friend.
Richard Zaltzman, CEO di EIT Food, aprirà la Cerimonia del Premio di Giornalismo Agroalimentare durante NEXT BITE: L’innovazione alimentare incontra l’eccellenza del giornalismo Roma, 9 ottobre 2024 – Il 14 ottobre 2024, presso l’Hilton Eur La Lama di Roma, si terrà un evento pubblico sull’innovazione alimentare e giornalismo d’eccellenza: EIT Food , in collaborazione con il Future Food Institute e UNARGA , ospiterà la Cerimonia di consegna del Premio di Giornalismo Agroaliment
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