Hospitality sector chews on recruiting, retention solutions

University and industry team up to solve hospitality HR challenges.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 6:00 a.m. October 11, 2019
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USF's Dalia Colon, left, moderates a Sept. 30 panel discussion about the new Hospitality Leadership Program with local industry leaders Viviana Leyva, Jeff Gigante and Steve Westphal. Photo by Julia Severance/USFSP.
USF's Dalia Colon, left, moderates a Sept. 30 panel discussion about the new Hospitality Leadership Program with local industry leaders Viviana Leyva, Jeff Gigante and Steve Westphal. Photo by Julia Severance/USFSP.
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According to Cornell University estimates, it can cost nearly $5,700, on average, to replace just one employee in the hospitality industry. And with turnover already high in that particular sector, HR spending can quickly get out of control.

 

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