Hiring the talent you need can be a task in itself, but how do you attract talent in the first place? Take a look at our tips and advice from hospitality leaders.
On average, the majority of people working in UK hospitality are aged between 20 and 24, according to research carried out by the CIPD in their 2019 Megatrends report. As an industry hospitality is powered by young talent at entry level, with many seeing hospitality as a stopgap job, looking for opportunities rather than a career. What can the sector do to engage and retain its young workforce?
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
The scarcity of hospitality candidates is expected to persist for the foreseeable future, so it is crucial for companies to showcase their successes, the value of their business and to fully utilise all of this as an effective tool to engage the new talent pools they need.
Launched to coincide with National Hospitality Day on 18th September 2021, Choose Hospitality is an initiative driven by the industry itself, to stimulate interest in the wide-ranging benefits of a career in hospitality.
A new generation is entering the workforce and they have very clear ideas on what they want from a job. Does hospitality have to flex to encourage Gen Z entry level talent or is this a meeting of minds?
A Caterer.com survey of over 2,000 UK residents revealed that whilst we are a nation of armchair chefs, we’re unwilling to take the challenge by entering the hospitality industry.
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According to research carried out in 2019 by Chron, part of Hearst Media, diverse workplaces are more innovative, have better retention, and score highly on job satisfaction and business success. How can hospitality reach out to young people from diverse backgrounds and encourage them to think about the sector as an employer?
Founded in 1990, Springboard was created by Stephen Moss to support the hospitality industry. It continues to provide advice, training and skills courses to those at the start of their career and helps tackle the challenges faced by the industry, including skills shortages and the misrepresentation of careers in the hospitality industry.
Caterer.com has been a committed supporter of HR in Hospitality for many years. Their annual Awards of Excellence is an amazing celebration of the fantastic work being carried out for hospitality team members across the industry.
At this stage you would have formed your initial thoughts about your potential new employees so the second interview provides you with an opportunity to validate your thoughts and to get a better idea of the candidates and their fit to your business. This is why it calls for a different strategy. The following guidance will help you during the process of the second interview.
Recruitment trends change constantly as the next big thing appears on the horizon, with savvy employers using a cocktail of methods to entice candidates into their organisations.
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Loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose and with the hospitality industry facing a recruitment crisis, employees will increasingly look towards companies that will nurture their talents, pay well and help them to meet their career aspirations.
You can feel the anticipation as the hospitality sector works towards reopening and away from Covid closures and restrictions. As the focus shifts to workforce planning and rebuilding teams, the impact of not just Covid but also Brexit is starting to be felt. Employers are looking at the roles and skills needed against available talent and considering how they build the high performing teams they need to deliver outstanding customer experience.
Hospitality skills are unquestionably transferable and for those thinking about a shift or new role, now could be the time to try something different.
One route available to chefs is teaching food technology and cookery in schools.
On average, the majority of people working in UK hospitality are aged between 20 and 24, according to research carried out by the CIPD in their 2019 Megatrends report. As an industry hospitality is powered by young talent at entry level, with many seeing hospitality as a stopgap job, looking for opportunities rather than a career. What can the sector do to engage and retain its young workforce?
In the first part of our fascinating conversation with Jose Ruiz and Elsie Koopman from London EDITION, we discuss how the hotel attracts and recruits talent and about the huge part that culture plays in the process.
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
Chefs in Schools’ mission is to employ professional chefs to improve the quality of school meals, whilst educating and inspiring children about the benefits of cooking their own food from scratch.
Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
‘Invest in your people in order to retain them’ was the clear message to hospitality industry employers in a survey of 21,000 global hospitality workers.
With over 20 years of hospitality and apprenticeship experience, Umbrella Training are one of the most highly-regarded learning and development experts in the sector.
Loyalty is hard to win and easy to lose and with the hospitality industry facing a recruitment crisis, employees will increasingly look towards companies that will nurture their talents, pay well and help them to meet their career aspirations.
You can feel the anticipation as the hospitality sector works towards reopening and away from Covid closures and restrictions. As the focus shifts to workforce planning and rebuilding teams, the impact of not just Covid but also Brexit is starting to be felt. Employers are looking at the roles and skills needed against available talent and considering how they build the high performing teams they need to deliver outstanding customer experience.
The hospitality sector is awash with ambition and growth, powered by our amazing community and the charities that work hard to support those working within it.
Hospitality skills are unquestionably transferable and for those thinking about a shift or new role, now could be the time to try something different.
One route available to chefs is teaching food technology and cookery in schools.
On average, the majority of people working in UK hospitality are aged between 20 and 24, according to research carried out by the CIPD in their 2019 Megatrends report. As an industry hospitality is powered by young talent at entry level, with many seeing hospitality as a stopgap job, looking for opportunities rather than a career. What can the sector do to engage and retain its young workforce?
In the first part of our fascinating conversation with Jose Ruiz and Elsie Koopman from London EDITION, we discuss how the hotel attracts and recruits talent and about the huge part that culture plays in the process.
Did you know that people over 50 now make up 34% of the hospitality sector’s workforce?
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Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
‘Invest in your people in order to retain them’ was the clear message to hospitality industry employers in a survey of 21,000 global hospitality workers.
With over 20 years of hospitality and apprenticeship experience, Umbrella Training are one of the most highly-regarded learning and development experts in the sector.
Good mental and emotional well-being are critical but how do you, as a leader or manager, make sure that your people are OK and, more importantly, should responsibility for your employees’ health and well-being rest with you?
The scarcity of hospitality candidates is expected to persist for the foreseeable future, so it is crucial for companies to showcase their successes, the value of their business and to fully utilise all of this as an effective tool to engage the new talent pools they need.
Rejecting interview candidates can often be a difficult but is a natural part of the hiring process. How you deliver the feedback will differentiate your company from the rest.
The Walk for Wellbeing 2023 is a-go! From September 30th to October 15th you are invited to join the hospitality community in walking for a good cause.
With response from over 3,000 voices within hospitality, BIH’s Inside Hospitality Report looks at how our sector can do better when it comes to EDI practices.
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How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
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How hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges and engage wider talent pools.
Culture is a necessary component for your company as it defines your corporate identity and therefore, magnifies the growth and success associated with that.
Good candidate experience is a vital part of the recruitment process. In a competitive job market, it’s increasingly important to attract quality candidates and ensure that they remain engaged throughout the process. David Beveridge, Head of Operations and Sales, PeopleBank.
Recruitment trends change constantly as the next big thing appears on the horizon, with savvy employers using a cocktail of methods to entice candidates into their organisations.
Are you one of them?
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We spoke directly to hospitality employers to capture their thoughts on how hospitality businesses can overcome recruitment challenges; covering everything from keeping teams motivated, to reviewing benefits packages, training and development.
Career progression is one of the key ways to retain your top talent. Most have come to expect this as part of their employment and during the course of their employment with you will want to develop new skills, so employers need to find ways to create these opportunities or risk losing their best talent in some cases.
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