If you have had enough of stress at work or even want to avoid burnout, consider sociocracy. This method of dynamic governance is bringing satisfaction for employees, while developing productivity in organizations, as the Canadian geneticist David Suzuki says in his book Good News for a Change. What is this method of governance based on? […]
Many surveys confirm it – about 40% of the population have lied on their CV. A diploma that wasn’t completed, an exaggerated internship, software not mastered… candidates often inflate their skills to gain access to the coveted position. But once hired and unmasked, how serious are these lies? “A false cv is never good, but […]
So you’re 16 years old and want to take advantage of the next winter season to build a little nest egg? With ski resorts in full swing and stores getting busy with the Christmas period, there are many opportunities. But don’t wait until the last minute to start your search! Here are some tips to […]
There are many benefits to working in a hotel. What are they? 1. Acquiring exemplary customer service experience Hotels are distinguished places, where the staff demonstrate exemplary courtesy and politeness to customers. There is no better school to learn the art of customer service. 2. Knowing how to respond to requests from all directions Working […]
Some people who work at night, in hotels and restaurants, for example, wouldn’t change their place for anything in the world! Working shifts when everyone is asleep is certainly tiring, but still has several benefits… For more than three years, Geneviève has worked in a Montreal nightclub. From 9pm to 4 in the morning, she […]
What a happy surprise to see the job of your dreams posted on your company’s intranet. Be careful though, because what seems to be an opportunity in your eyes could quickly prove to be a disadvantage… How do you prepare and behave for an internal recruitment? What links need to be woven within the company […]
When the recruiter doesn’t ask questions that let you highlight your strong points, how do you turn the job interview to your advantage? Tips. An ability to engage or collaborate, a sense of organization and a spirit of initiative are all important assets for a company. Even though as a candidate you have these valuable […]
Hospitality management education – The hospitality professions are in high demand in Quebec, across Canada and worldwide. They therefore open great opportunities for those who love to travel and experience life. To find out more, we talked to Jean-Thomas Henderson, a professor at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ) and at UQAM […]
How to manage a kitchen team well – Cook, manager, team leader: the head chef wears many hats. He is also responsible for the restaurant’s reputation and smooth running. What expertise does he have to have to don the apron of this super conductor? What are the challenges to be overcome? In short, how to […]
Working in a luxury hotel – Do you have training in hotel management and do palaces make you dream? A career in a five-star hotel could be yours! If it seems at first to be a difficult step to take, don’t hesitate to jump in, because working in this type of establishment is not reserved […]
Should tipping be abolished?: the question has been tormenting the restaurant community for years. In Europe, the reward for service is included in the bill at a uniform rate. When paying, the consumer is not surprised and doesn’t ask questions. But here, it’s a completely different reality and opinions on the question are divided. Who […]
Music while working are you in favour of this practice? Do your colleagues’ conversations disturb you, are you having a hard time concentrating, or can you simply not go without music for even a few minutes, so you always work with earbuds in your ears? If so, you are far from being the only one, […]
