Hospitality Property School

The Great Resignation. The Big Quit.Whatever you want to call it, it’s here, it’s real, and the hospitality industry has been hit harder than just about any other industry.I’m going to share 6 Strategies for Dealing with Staff Shortages in Hotels.When it comes to a turnover crisis, one would be hard-pressed to find a sector in more trouble than the hospitality industry, so finding strategies for dealing with staff shortages in hotels is imperative.With COVID-19 as the spur, and other factors adding energy — like relief funding, additional virtual training opportunities, and uncertainty for employees, the hospitality industry is facing extraordinary labour shortages. In the early days of the pandemic, lay-offs and furloughs became commonplace as stay at home orders were in effect and government’s restricted travel. However, as the world begins to reopen and travel is top-of-mind, the industry is struggling to re-hire or even retain the employees they have. In May 2022, the American Hotel & Lodging Associat