Human Resources is the headache that keeps hotel managers from their 40 winks, according to a 2001 survey by Cornell University. Attracting talented staff in the first instance was seen... read more →
When it comes to the recruiting process and the hiring of senior level executives within the chain restaurant industry I have found that many restaurant companies are not aware of... read more →
"2009 has turned out to be one of the most challenging years in the hotel business. Financing and debt related issues have affected almost every significant market in the world.... read more →
Due to recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) changes public compensation data for executive officers has become more transparent than ever. In late 2006 the SEC raised the bar by... read more →
In this unprecedented economy where hotel occupancy and rates are significantly down, hotel owner/operators are forced to closely review EVERY aspect of their operation to squeeze out profitability opportunities. If... read more →
Just when you thought that nothing else could be written about CEO pay, the financial crisis brought it back to the forefront. Shareholders and legislators screamed about pay-for-performance like never... read more →
Consolidation continues to be the buzzword in the gaming industry. The past three years have seen the field of public gaming companies dwindle from 60 in 2001, to 45 in... read more →
We are a society of consumers who have become accustomed to using something, throwing it away and buying a newer and better version when the whim takes us. We no... read more →
The financial crisis, and the ensuing economic downturn, has illustrated the impact the business world can have on the daily lives of ordinary people. Whether it be a bank going... read more →
Board directors have been looking forward to a break with 2010 seen as a transitional year and the beginnings of an economic turnaround. The industry continued to make some performance... read more →