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The Labor Episode: How the Omni Hotel Chain Is Dealing With Hiring Right Now

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Navigating Crises: A Hotel Chain's Pandemic Story

This chapter explores the significant challenges faced by a hotel chain during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on workforce reductions and the tough decisions between furloughs and layoffs. It highlights the emotional toll of these decisions on employees and the strategic planning undertaken to align operational costs with the organization's core values. The conversation also encompasses the shifts in hiring practices and labor market dynamics as the hospitality industry adapts to a new normal.

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