Homework: Employee Turnover
Employee turnover in the hospitality industry averages 400 percent annually. This means that, on average, 100 percent of the staff of a restaurant, hotel, airline, or cruise ship is replaced four times per year. There has been extensive research on employee turnover and employee job satisfaction. Using the Internet, select one hospitality industry type, such as fast-food restaurants, luxury hotels, specialty hotels, or any other type of hospitality interest, and identify the main problems associated with that industry and employee turnover. Suggest ways and methods to address the high turnover rate.
Write 5 to 6 pages in which you:
i. Describe the type of hospitality industry and its main categories of employees.
ii. Summarize three primary reasons that turnover is so high in this industry.
iii. Recommend one method to address each of the three primary reasons that turnover is so high in this industry.
iv. Recommend one method to improve job satisfaction in general for this industry.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this homework is:
i. Describe methods for reducing turnover and increasing job satisfaction in a hospitality industry.