Everybody knows how tight today’s professional food & beverage talent market is. High performers are undoubtedly in the driver’s seat, and most won’t stick around nearly long enough to earn that once-coveted gold watch: According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, average employee tenure is at 4.4 years. High achievers (young managers in particular) […]
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No matter which side of the interview desk you sit on, you absolutely MUST prepare with interview preparation to make a great impression. The employer has to be ready to explain why their organization and the position provide a great opportunity for the candidate; likewise, the candidate has to convince the potential employer why he’s […]
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Need to replace a bad hire? Revamp an existing role? Create an entirely new position? Try taking a look back to move your company forward. When it comes to hiring exceptional food & beverage professionals, a position’s history can be just as important as other hiring factors. In fact, “looking in the rearview mirror” can […]
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Packing for vacation, that is! Vacations are essential for hard-working professionals to recharge, refocus and renew their commitment to doing an exceptional job for you. But as a nation, we do a really poor job of offering adequate vacation time. Unlike many other countries, the U.S. does not legislate or regulate minimum amounts of paid […]
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How much do you need to offer to land the best candidate? What’s the standard pay increase job changers can expect in the food & beverage industry? These are great questions – and ones we encounter nearly every day. Obviously, employers want to know the “magic number” they need to present, to ensure their first […]
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, average employee tenure is under five years. It’s even lower for Millennials – the very employees who will constitute 75% of your workforce by 2025. The writing is on the wall. Your young, high-performing food & beverage professionals aren’t likely to stay with you long enough to earn […]
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Can a single conversation really change your life? Absolutely. Whether you’re searching for the ideal food & beverage opportunity, or searching for the ideal candidate, a simple exchange with the right person can cultivate a meaningful connection. Ultimately, a single conversation can be life-altering – connecting you with your ideal job or candidate. Last December, […]
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According to statistics published in a recent HBR.org article: — A top professional can deliver 400% more productivity than an average performer. — One in five high performers is likely to leave you within 6 months. — Less than half of high performers are satisfied with their jobs. It’s no surprise, really. Your best people […]
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Where will you find your organization’s next great executive or professional? You may already have hidden superstars! With talent markets tightening up, many food & beverage employers are looking internally to fill available positions. And with good reason. The truth is, the best food & beverage talent may already be on your team. The trick […]
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Does your organization want more successful hires of exceptional professionals more quickly and effectively? What a silly question. Of course you do. With decades of executive food & beverage recruiting experience, we at Kinsa are experts at helping employers like you achieve long-term hiring success. Over the years, we’ve learned that factors like targeted recruiting, […]
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