Are your candidates just “talking the talk,” or can they truly “walk the walk”? Determining who a candidate really is, and what he can really do, are critical parts of a job interview. But when it comes to evaluating executive food & beverage talent, résumés and interviews only reveal so much. As a talent manager, […]
Still on the fence about using social media? Consider these statistics from the recent Cone Business in Social Media Study: 93 percent of Americans believe that a company should have a presence on social media sites. 85 percent believe that these companies should use social media to interact with consumers. 60 percent of Americans regularly […]
One of the biggest challenges facing HR and other food & beverage hiring managers is finding candidates who are the “right fit” for their respective organizations. But just what, exactly, is the “right fit”? For many employers, it means finding a candidate who shares the same belief systems and values as the company’s, and who […]
Can nice guys (or gals) finish first? That is the question that John Hausknecht, assistant professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, wanted to know. In conjunction with Green Peak Partners, a Denver-based organizational consulting firm, Hausknecht and his research team conducted a unique longitudinal study of 72 […]
Smart work/life balance tips to reduce stress and give you more time Meetings. Soccer practice. Long hours. Project deadlines. Yard work. Given all the responsibilities you have both on the job and at home, you may feel that a healthy work/life balance is unrealistic right now: spending more time at work may cause you to […]
Creating a cohesive team of high-performing food & beverage professionals for your organization is no small task. Factors like location, lack of time and a shortage of truly qualified applicants can complicate your hiring process. Here are a few common recruiting challenges food & beverage employers face, along with the ways a specialized recruiter like […]
The following food & beverage industry professionals are experienced, motivated and ready to perform for your organization: DIRECTOR OF SALES / DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATE INITIALS: S. T. CN: 88930 SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Outstanding! Move this candidate to the top of your list. At a great point in his career, this seasoned professional has: […]
The newbie. The greenhorn. The tenderfoot. As if these monikers weren’t burdensome enough, the young manager faces yet another challenge because of his age – namely, resentment. You know your new manager has the skills and qualifications to handle heightened responsibilities. But too often, older, more seasoned employees view a fresh manager as a threat, […]
If yours is like most forward-thinking food & beverage companies, you are integrating contract employees with direct staff to maximize resources and meet project objectives. But are you getting the best results from your contract staff? To get the most from your contract personnel, you must understand their motivations and develop a culture in which […]
These days, competition for positions in the food and beverage industry is fierce. With a greater number of candidates vying for fewer openings, you may find yourself having to say “No” more often. Needless to say, writing rejection letters can be an unpleasant and stressful part of the hiring process. But even when you can’t offer a job […]
