Human Capital Strategies for the Restaurant Industry

Franchise Today’s Paul Segreto and Joe Caruso speak with Court Williams, Partner - North America at HVS Executive Search on how to optimize human capital strategies for success and profit in the 21st century. Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President & CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices.

Let’s Talk Development Strategy

Interview with Andrew Jessop, Vice President Development Worldwide Langham Hotels International

"We are growing fast, but not so fast that we cannot control it."

Watch this exclusive interview with Andrew Jessop as he shares why this legendary company that dates back to 1865 is also the new kid on the block.

Interview with Michael R. Evans, Executive Vice President Global Development MGM Hospitality

"Finding the right partner is key for us as we enter new markets."

Watch this exclusive interview with Michael Evans as he shares details of MGM's aggressive growth strategy in Asia and the Middle East.

Hospitality Leaders Take on Corporate Social Responsibility

Interview with Denis Hennequin, CEO and President of Accor

"CSR is not a campaign or a programme, but a consciousness and part of the Accor DNA."

Watch this exclusive interview with Denis Hennequin as he refuses to make Accor’s CSR values part of any corporate promotion campaign.

Interview with Frits van Paasschen, CEO and President Starwood Hotels & Resorts

"None of what we are doing is something that we would want to keep just to ourselves. If we are doing something that is good for a community or the environment we would want to share that with whomever is interested."

Watch this exclusive interview with Frits van Paasschen as he shares details of Starwood’s Global Citizenship programme and tells us how customer demands caused a primarily localised initiative to transform into a company-wide opportunity.

Interview with Hubert Joly, President and Chief Executive Officer Carlson

"Our responsibility is not limited to just delivering great profits to our shareholders. We have a responsibility to all our stakeholders – employees and guests – and also to the communities we operate in and the environment."

Watch this interview with Hubert Joly where he shares Carlson’s deep commitment to sustainability and expresses concern over too many companies using CSR as a pure marketing gimmick.

The HVS Executive Search Leadership Series: Talent Management

Interview With: Martin Rinck, Area President Hilton Worldwide, Asia-Pacific

Martin Rinck Area President Hilton Worldwide, Asia-Pacific, shares his ambition of being employer of choice as Hilton prepares to double its workforce in Asia-Pacific in the next four years.

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Interview With: Ken Greene, President & Managing Director Asia Pacific for Wyndham Hotel Group

Ken Greene, President & Managing Director Asia Pacific for Wyndham Hotel Group speaks about their Count on Me programme and what it takes to rank 2nd on Fortune’s list of Most Admired Companies.

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Interview With: Mark Hoplamazian, President & CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Mark Hoplamazian President & CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation speaks on Hyatt’s strategy for identifying talent with the right attitude and the significance of offering their employees not just jobs but careers. He also shares Hyatt’s innovative alternatives to redundancy in the current economic climate.

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Interview With: Gamal Aziz, President & CEO of MGM Mirage Hospitality

Gamal Aziz, President & CEO of MGM Mirage Hospitality tells HVS Executive Search that there are no shortcuts to success and shares how their commitment to training has made MGM a destination for great talent.

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Alternative Investments within the Hospitality Industry

Interview With: Leland Pillsbury, CEO Thayer Lodging Group

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Interview with: Kevin DeSanctis, CEO Revel Entertainment Group

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Hotel Stock Value in the Current Economic Downturn

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Executive Recruitment Industry Feels Pains of Recession

Interview with: Peter Felix, President Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC)

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