Tag Archives: human resources

Key Takeaways from the NoVacancy Conference: Insights for Tourism & Hospitality

Last week I attended the NoVacancy Conference held at the ICC in Sydney. With an impressive show floor exhibiting innovative solutions to technology, design and distribution, it certainly had something for everyone. In particular, I was drawn to the range of expert speakers and panels presenting throughout the 2 day across a range of topics…

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Seizing Opportunities: Unleashing the Potential of Existing Talent for Tourism Business Growth

As the entire industry grapples with global staff shortages, I’d like to suggest it’s time to shift perspective and embrace a new approach. Rather than fixating on shortages, and the constant search for new staff, what about if the focus could be on the untapped potential existing within current team members? Are we fully aware…

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Difficult Conversations Made Easier

No matter how hard difficult conversations are, they only become easier with practice. In coaching sessions, when we have our accountability calls, I’ll follow-up and ask “How’d that conversation go with Mary, Tom or Sally….” (insert name of a person for said difficult conversation). I love hearing the responses, the progress, the hiccups and the…

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Setting Staff Up for Success

Let’s imagine for a minute this is Chris and it’s a Tuesday night. It’s early, only 5:30 pm at the bar, however, suddenly 120 people descend and service is required. There is only 1 bar person on duty….. Chris. Now there are a few scenarios possible. Scenario One: Chris is amazing, and able to look…

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Strategies For Dealing with Staff who are Closed to Change

Are you in a leadership role with some very long-term staff members? It can have its benefits and challenges. Growing a business requires developing people because for a business to grow the leader and team must grow. They go hand in hand. However, what do you do if you’re implementing change, new ideas, and initiatives,…

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5 Strategies to Address Staff Shortages and Improve Customer Experience

Tourism businesses are weighing up the situation, with seasonal impacts, domestic travellers now loving being back overseas, and our favoured international travellers not returning as quickly as we’d like. It’s easy to hesitate around staffing up, it’s likely that head counts are being reduced because the coming months aren’t what was predicted or hoped for.…

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For Tourism Business Leaders feeling Overstretched and Under-resourced

Having faced unprecedented challenges in recent times, the tourism industry is not out of the woods yet. Staff shortages and under-trained staff issues continue to impact tourism operations and have a significant impact on the customer experience. Now labelled across the country as the #1 critical issue to be solved, tourism business owners and leaders…

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Learn. Do. Teach.

When it comes to teaching and training staff, we love the LEARN DO TEACH model. As tourism business leaders, we’ve learnt a LOT. And we’re great DOer’s. Where I frequently see the gap is the ability to TEACH. Not because we can’t teach….. It lies in our lack of system and process to teach ie.…

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Focus on Attraction not just Recruitment

Do you talk about your team? Do you mention them on your business website or showcase them on social media? Do you share their skillsets, expertise and amazingness? Do you have team meeting shout-outs, or go around the room and recognise someone on the team that’s been helpful, fabulous or done something special? Do only…

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Enhancing Staff Training in the Tourism Industry: Embracing Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learning Styles

In the dynamic and customer-centric tourism industry, providing effective staff training is essential for delivering exceptional experiences to visitors. However, not all employees learn in the same way. Recognising and catering to different learning styles can significantly improve the training process, and in turn the customer experience. In this article, we’ll explore how visual, auditory,…

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Prioritising Training for Tourism Teams

If I said to you “Your tourism team is going to be entered into Sydney half or marathon in September”! What would you say? Maybe: Weirdly when it comes to sports fitness, people are more knowledgeable around what they should/shouldn’t be eating (not that we follow it). They’re even more aware of what level of…

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The Power Duo: Enhancing Business with Customer Journey and Employee Experience

In the world of business, there are two indispensable elements that I am truly passionate about the Customer Journey and the Employee Experience. These two pillars work in harmony to foster engagement, retention, productivity, and overall satisfaction. Furthermore, they’re instrumental in identifying areas for improvement and uncovering untapped opportunities, which may require ongoing attention or…

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10 Reasons Your Tourism Business Needs An Employee Experience Framework

A thriving tourism business understands that its greatest asset lies within its employees. Nurturing a positive employee experience has become essential for attracting and retaining top talent, driving productivity, and fostering a culture of innovation. In this blog post, we delve into the benefits of implementing an Employee Experience Framework, exploring how it can enhance…

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If not now, when?

  This morning this very phrase was top of mind and frequently used when brainstorming with a client. “If not now, when?” It can be a powerful motivator for decision-making and taking action. In the face of business difficulties and issues that are impacting the tourism industry, it can be tempting to wait and see…

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Retaining, Training or Harnessing Talent

There are a lot of conversations about mass resignations happening in the US. Will Australia face it too? Has it started already? The tourism industry is also currently struggling to find people and fill roles. Some businesses are slicing and dicing to be leaner and meaner than ever before, regardless of longevity, loyalty and commitment…

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Two Great Fundamentals in Business

There are two absolutely fundamental requirements that I LOVE and ADORE in business. Both the Customer Journey and the Employee Experience. Both go hand in hand for ensuring engagement, retention, productivity and satisfaction. They’re also terrific for at the very least identifying the gaps and opportunities, which may still be a work-in-progress (possibly constantly) or…

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Know when to Stop and Take Stock

How often do you stop and take stock with how you, the team and business are tracking? In the last 18 months with so much going on, it’s been pretty easy to get VERY caught up in the day to day. Dealing with the urgent priorities. We get very used to that pattern of behaviour…

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WELL-BEING must come first

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, way more tense than normal… is EVERYTHING taking its toll? Is your resilience low, vitality vanished and are you feeling flatter than ever before? If not… that’s fantastic, and if yes, perhaps this is you or someone you know, friend, family member, colleague or a team member, then please read…

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Drama in the Workplace

Have you ever thought some of the drama being played out at work could be worthy of an Oscar award? It’s so intense, long running and well-acted. That is, well, if you’re able to observe it and actually not get entangled up in the drama itself. Not all of us find it that easy to…

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Facing Difficult Conversations

Here’s a few ideas on how to stop avoiding the difficult Conversations and be courageous for constructive conversations instead! Are you needing to have a conversation with someone? It could be a business discussion or something personal. It’s on your mind. It’s been niggling, bugging you and you’ve been putting it off? Firstly – ask…

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