Events Manager at the Renaissance Blackstone. - CSM Sage Hospitality Employee Review

1.0
Apr 25, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits of a Marriott branded hotel, discounted room stays, employee email, ability to transfer to other Marriotts. Without the Marriott branding, there is nothing else good I can say about this hotel

Cons

This hotel has the highest amount of turnover in the entire city, they cannot retain both hourly and management staff, it makes working quite a challenge. Applying for a job is quite an effort, as you must submit an application 3 to 4 times, hiring managers will wait 2 to 3 weeks to follow up on any of your emails, HR is even worse. On top of that for a small boutique hotel, it is a union property. Nonunion management is afraid of the union, the hourly union associates run that hotel. Working in the sales office, with like one big sorority house. 100% run by women, instead of focusing on the business, they would criticize what you wore. I felt like I was back in high school. With so many hotels throughout the city of Chicago, my device to you, do not waste your time applying for a job at the Blackstone

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Sage Hospitality Response
9y
Thank you for your feedback, it has been shared with the property team. If you have any additional thoughts or comments, please reach out directly to myvoice@sagehospitality.com

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Sage Hospitality Response
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Dear Sage Associate, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback and for being part of Sage. We’re pleased to hear that you’ve experienced supportive leadership and recognize the opportunities our portfolio provides for growth and career mobility. We also appreciate you sharing your perspective on how experiences can vary across properties and how organizational processes can impact day to day work. Feedback like yours helps provide valuable insight into the associate experience across our portfolio. Thank you again for your contributions and for recommending Sage as a place to work. We wish you continued success as you grow your career with us. The Sage Hospitality People & Culture Team You Belong Here
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