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Room for Talent is a series from the Future of Hospitality: 6 in-depth conversations with the operators, leaders and practitioners driving this part of the industry forward.
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What Hospitality Candidates Really Want (Dutch)What do hospitality candidates actually look for before they apply, respond, or accept? In this episode, Kim Lohman from The Hospitality Recruiters breaks down what drives candidate decisions today, from salary and flexibility to communication and job ad quality. A practical listen for anyone hiring in hospitality.50 min02
Why HR Belongs in the BoardroomCindy Kasanmoeseni talks with Nicole Bon about leadership, retention, culture, and why hospitality still needs deeply human HR. From AI to talent shortages, Nicole shares what leaders must do now to build teams people want to join and stay in.55 min03
Making Talent Development Stick In HospitalityHuman-first talent development is hospitality's competitive edge. Marcel Petzold of Marriott International shares practical strategies for managers to coach, retain, and scale talent, plus real-world tips on internal mobility and emotionally intelligent leadership. Essential listening for people leaders.43 min04
How hotels can win the talent warCindy Kasanmoeseni, Head of HR at Corendon Hotels & Resorts, shares how hotels can attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. From ditching outdated hiring methods to creating a culture employees love, this episode is packed with game-changing insights for hospitality leaders. Want to win the talent war? Tune in now!33 min05
How to reduce turnover in hospitalityVon Nelson, HR Director at DoubleTree Hilton in Portland, shares his insights on why turnover is a major challenge in hospitality, how it impacts the guest experience, and what role AI will play in the future of human resources.26 min06
The new rules of Hospitality HiringFrom intimate events in luxury hotels to meetings with leaders at KSL Capital and Mandarin Oriental, Alexander Shaw, Director of Real Estate at Aviary Consulting, shares how relationships, industry insight, and personal branding are shaping hotel recruitment, and his goal to make Aviary the top firm worldwide.34 minNEWSLETTER
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