Allie Evangelista, a native of Brazil, moved to the United States in 1998. Her first hotel job was in housekeeping. Now, she is a top executive with Hard Rock International running their new hotel and casino in Bristol, VA.
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You might be surprised to learn that when a valuable talent is on your radar it’s not all about the money. While competitive compensation is a prerequisite, the culture of the organization is every bit as important.
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Cynthia Kiser-Murphey, an industry superstar, is the GM of the first Native American-owned Las Vegas casino resort.
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Last month I wrote a column on the hiring environment in the coming year. Here’s what readers had to say.
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Our “Best of The Best” shortlist takes many things into consideration. A strong executive background in the hospitality and casino gaming industries is at the top of that checklist. John Elliott hits that mark.
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What’s ahead in 2022 for staffing? Before the pandemic, recruiting in the hospitality and casinos sector had a unique labor challenge. Typically known as the “talent crisis,” it was often very difficult to find the ideal candidate for an open position because people enjoyed their jobs and were satisfied with their careers.
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Alex Pariente has seen good times, and the not-so-good times, but never left the fast lane. Dennis Rizzo welcomes the Hard Rock International exec to “The Best of The Best.”
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It feels good to be wanted, and you may have personal reasons to stay. You may feel compelled to accept a counteroffer. But it might not work out exactly as you expected. Here are some things to consider.
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There has never been a better time to stack the odds of premium employment opportunities in your favor. Gone are the days of hotel recruiters and casino recruiters offering jobs at sub-par wages.
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Longtime hospitality industry leader in human resources, Ellie Dahl, joins the executive team at Bentley Price Associates, Inc. as Vice-President of Hospitality.
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