Your employees are a crucial asset. That’s why it’s important to take the time to properly vet them, onboard them, and keep them trained in order to maximize the return they provide your business. Doing all of this sounds simple enough, but the reality is, hiring and retaining talented employees is time-consuming and expensive. Because […]
Working in hotels is not for the faint of heart. It’s a 24-hour operation with lots of moving parts, and it only gets more stressful during the holidays. As a former Front Office Agent and Manager, I’ve outlined some common challenges you may encounter at your hotel during the holidays and provided some solutions, taken […]
From the twinkling lights that line Downtown Denver, to the Peppermint Mochas that ultimately wear me down and convince me to go to Starbucks, I am personally a huge fan of the holidays. But, for business owners and managers, the holidays can be jaded by the staffing stress of finding seasonal Workers. I know this […]
Originally called Armistice Day, Veterans Day fell on November 11 because that was when the Armistice that ended World War I was signed. But in 1954, the holiday was changed from “Armistice Day” to “Veterans Day” to honor all veterans serving in all wars. At GigSmart, we’d like to thank and celebrate all veterans today […]
This year, I had the privilege of going to INBOUND. INBOUND is an annual Marketing, Sales & Customer Success conference organized by the marketing automation software company HubSpot in Boston, MA. This year was my second year attending, and with over 23,000 attendees spanning individual contributors, startups, and large enterprise companies, I decided to network […]
The gig economy is booming, and we’re here to help you get a piece of the action. The GigSmart app is a simple, easy-to-use platform that connects Workers and Requesters everywhere—empowering thousands of people like you to get the gigs you want or find the help you need. Whether you’re looking to maximize your side […]