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5 Proven Strategies for Taking Your Hospitality Career to the Next Level
Hospitality is consistently among, not just the largest global industries, but also the fastest-growing. The American Hotel & Lodging Association projects that demand for lodging will surpass pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, but...
Call it Quits: How Executives Can Resign Gracefully
Thinking of calling it quits? While seasoned professionals are experts at making a good first impression on hiring authorities, it can be tricky to leave a positive last impression with their employer. Whether you are leaving an executive role...
A Guide to Recruiting Top Talent in the Gaming Industry
According to the experts, the Great Resignation has ended. Resignation rates fell to 2.4% across the United States in April of 2023, very close to pre-pandemic levels. Despite this, many gaming industry organizations are still feeling its...
Interview Horror Stories from Employers and Job Seekers
Not every interview will go the way you expect. If you have ever experienced a bad interview as an employer or as a candidate, you are not alone. In the spirit of Halloween, we asked business leaders and professionals to share their interview...
Exploring the Differences Between Tribal and Commercial Casinos
On the surface, the difference between a tribal and a commercial casino seems obvious: tribal casinos are built on reservations or other land owned by Native American tribes, while commercial casinos aren't. There are more things differentiating...
Ask a Recruiter: How Long Should You Take to Prepare for an Executive Interview?
For executives, it can be tempting to think that you have participated in enough interviews so you no longer need to prepare for them. In reality, that is not always the case. You would be surprised at the number of executives who have been...
The Most Popular Casino Companies: Top Gaming Employers in 2023
Whether you're a professional assessing your career options or an employer evaluating the competition, knowing the most popular casino companies can be valuable information. The top companies in the industry not only operate some of the world's...
Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey 2022
Calling All Casino Gaming Executives: Bristol Associates, Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group have launched the 22nd Annual Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey. This is an opportunity to confidentially share your thoughts about your...
Employee Spotlight: Alexander Dodge
Meet Alexander Dodge, an Account Executive at Bristol Associates. He joined our firm in 2020, hungry to learn and eager to apply his interpersonal skills to a new industry. Born and raised in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Alexander graduated from...