On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that affirmative action at universities, where race and ethnicity is considered a factor for admission and to create a diverse student body, is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

This ruling has led to confusion among some American businesses about whether hiring practices are similarly impacted or could be, leading to costly litigation and regulatory burdens. Not to mention, this decision comes at a time when unemployment is at a 50-year low and many businesses are struggling to attract and retain workers.

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It seems there’s no way to derail the American job market. For the 27th consecutive month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued a beautiful jobs report for March which, although cooled down from the torrid streak in the months before, was still notably strong.

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While many industries focus on making and selling products, hospitality is more concerned with delivering service. A hospitality job is one that involves working in a service-oriented industry, such as tourism, lodging, events, transportation, or food and beverage, and performing tasks that foster a relationship with your company’s customers.

Services now comprise a large portion of the US economy, meaning that there’s high demand for hospitality roles at all experience levels. While some entry-level roles, such as server or bartender, tend not to require formal education, more advanced positions, like those in hotel management, have started requiring a college degree. That being said, hospitality can be an excellent industry in which to advance with on-the-job experience. 

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