Lisa Marie Buono

Conrad Hilton believed hospitality could change the world—and today, we carry that legacy forward with Hilton Cares. Launched during Hilton's #1 World’s Best Workplace celebration, Hilton Cares is a scholarship program designed to create opportunities for growth and advancement for current and aspiring students. Through Hilton Cares, we’re proud to support lifelong learning and have awarded up to $5,000 to our Team Members and community members pursuing education or skill development.   From Shanice’s culinary journey to Mertcan’s vision for immersive event design and Haodan’s MBA research on brand strategy, learn how some of our Team Members are furthering their learning journey with Hilton Cares. https://lnkd.in/e3SAp9aj

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Welcome back to another episode of my series C.U.L.T.U.R.E. Today's video deals with U- Understanding. As leaders we must seek to understand work culture before making decisions or changes. #culture #lensofcare

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Labor Market Lens: January 2026 The January jobs report offers a nuanced view of the labor market. Employers added 130,000 jobs, surpassing expectations, with the unemployment rate dipping to 4.3%. Notably, health care, social assistance, and construction sectors led the gains, while federal government and financial activities saw declines. What this means for talent acquisition leaders: -Healthcare and social assistance continue to be strongholds, with 82,000 and 42,000 jobs added respectively, indicating sustained demand in these sectors. -Construction's addition of 33,000 jobs suggests a rebound in infrastructure projects, which may impact hiring strategies in related industries. -The decline in federal government employment by 34,000 reflects ongoing structural changes in public sector staffing. These shifts underscore the importance of agility in our talent strategies. At Travel + Leisure Co., we are closely monitoring these trends to inform our approach to attracting and retaining top talent. Staying attuned to labor market dynamics enables us to navigate the evolving hiring landscape effectively.

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HR dictionary 2025 44 must-know HR terms that will make you sound like a pro This guide breaks down: - Talent Acquisition - Performance Management - Employee Engagement - Compensation & Benefits - DEI - Workforce Planning - HR Analytics - Organizational Culture - Skills-Based Hiring

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Candidate Update – Senior Hospitality Market Over the past few months, the market for senior hospitality leaders has been shifting. 📉📈 While some groups are still feeling the pinch of slower trading conditions, we’re seeing a moderate rebound in demand for proven leadership talent. Roles at the ELT, Operations Director, and Exec Chef level are slowly moving again – but with a noticeable change in what employers are prioritising. 🔑 Key themes we’re seeing: Lean structures – businesses are hiring fewer but stronger leaders, placing real emphasis on multi-brand experience. Stability & tenure – after a cycle of churn, boards and owners want candidates with demonstrated loyalty and consistency. Commercial agility – senior leaders who can flex between operational delivery and commercial strategy are in highest demand. Values & culture fit – with talent shortages still lingering, alignment on values is often as important as technical skill. For senior candidates, this means opportunities are there – but the market is more selective. Employers are being careful with their investments, and competition for top roles is fierce. If you’re considering your next move, now is a good time to: ✅ Re-frame your CV around measurable results (not just responsibilities). ✅ Highlight multi-site leadership, transformation projects, or stabilisation work. ✅ Be clear on what drives you – employers want leaders aligned with their brand story. I’m speaking daily with groups who are quietly reshaping their leadership teams. If you’d like to benchmark your profile against the market, or hear what’s moving, I’d be happy to chat.

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As We Approach the Fourth Quarter: Finishing Strong and Shaping What Comes Next For years, Human Resources has been asked to do more with less. We built policies, filled roles, managed benefits, and kept compliance in check. That is tactical. But the leaders who will stand out as we close out this year and prepare for 2026 are the ones who move past tactics into transformation. What does that mean? ·      Shaping culture, not just managing headcount ·      Using data to drive culture and business impact, not just dashboards for reporting ·      Anticipating the shifts AI and workforce expectations will bring, not reacting after the fact ·      Making decisions rooted in humanity, not just policy ·      And, as budget season begins, thinking critically about what you need to add for 2026 from a strategic standpoint, not just what to cut or carry forward What sets transformational leaders apart in this final quarter is the ability to finish strong, while also laying the foundation for what comes next. Tactical HR keeps the lights on. Transformational HR leaders build the future. #HRStrategy #FutureOfWork #Leadership #PeopleFirst #HRTransformation

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