CHLA California Lodging News November/December 2021

4 CALIFORNIA LODGING NEWS www.calodging.com Ways to Attract Talent to Your Hotel As we get closer to the holiday season and as traveling continues to tick up, chances are, you’re looking to make hires as fast as possible to ensure you’re able to meet the needs of your guests. But like many industries, you’re having a difficult time attracting talent. Hiring talent is no longer as simple as posting your open roles on job boards. You need to make it clear that you understand what job seekers want and need and that you’re working to create an environment that will help them grow their careers—especially when it comes to young talent. Hireology surveyed nearly 5,000 recent applicants to better understand their desires and expectations in their job search and beyond. The data we gathered showed that 30% of respondents had an above-average feeling about working in the hotel and hospitality industry, while other industries, like the technology and IT industry, saw a 52% approval rating. So in order to compete for talent, you may need to rethink some aspects of what you offer to applicants. At Hireology, we specialize in helping hotels staff up in order to provide top-notch guest experiences. Based on what we’ve seen work, here’s what we recommend you do to remain competitive in today’s hiring market. By Hireology