All People articles – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightRecruitment: ‘You have to go the extra mile’
With EU workers having left the UK hospitality sector and Brits failing to fill the gaps, MCA asks operators how they are mitigating the challenges around recruitment
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NewsOperators boost benefits amid staff shortages
Higher wages, free birthday prosecco, and gym discounts are being offered to prospective staff in the hope of filling vacancies
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OpinionPeter Martin: ‘Engagement has never been more vital’
Churn hurts our brands, it demoralises employees, and it’s expensive, so isn’t it time to start listening to what our teams are telling us, asks Peter Martin
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NewsHospitality staff under increasing pressure
Job satisfaction rates among front line-line hospitality workers has fallen as staff feel under increasing pressure, according to a new survey by employee experience platform Harri and CGA.
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Weekend PressJustEat couriers’ strike hits rush for lunch
In a city with a long history of industrial action, gig workers are staging a very modern dispute over their pay, reports The Sunday Times
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InterviewsHero Award: ‘Nik Lowery was a tower of strength’
In the latest in a series profiling nominees for MCA’s Hero Award at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, we speak to Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft about his property director Nik Lowery
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Analysis & InsightStaff numbers heading in right direction
The number of people working in hospitality in December 2021 was the highest it has been since the summer of 2020, figures from Fourth reveal
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OpinionBuilding a fair and inclusive sector
The way forward lies in supporting the development of talent already within the sector, which will in turn attract more diverse talent to it, suggests Lorraine Copes, founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality
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Analysis & InsightBoiling point: How the pandemic inflamed the sector’s mental health challenges
When an entire workforce is under intense stress, acknowledgement of vulnerability must come from the top, Helen Gilbert reports
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NewsBusinesses on ‘a knife edge’ as numbers self-isolating rise
Absences by staff in self-isolation have been rocketing in recent weeks with operators losing tens of thousands of pounds in revenue.
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OpinionRecruitment: ‘There are spoils for the brave'
The funnel by which candidates are viewed may have got smaller, but smart operators know great people are key to success, writes Daniel Cornwell, managing director, SPE Resourcing
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InterviewsFulham Shore: ‘20% pay rise made a massive difference’
The business, which operates Franco Manca and The Real Greek restaurants, had “a big issue” with recruitment over the summer months, but an uplift in pay has seen the problem largely disappear, chairman David Page told MCA.
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Analysis & InsightHourly pay rates climb steadily
Data from Fourth shows back-of-house pay for over 23s in pubs has almost hit the £10 an hour mark, up 72p in a year
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InterviewsSan Carlo rues missed opportunities
Following the launch of Isola near Bond Street, MD Marcello Distefano tells MCA San Carlo has turned down good opportunities over fears of over-stretching staff
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Analysis & InsightProportion of EU workers continues to decrease
The proportion of hospitality staff from the European Union (EU) has continued to decrease, with British workers filling more roles than ever, according to the latest data from software provider Fourth.
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OpinionHow hospitality can tackle its image problem
Recruitment has been a key challenge for hospitality businesses over the course of the pandemic, and as furlough comes to an end and restrictions ease to something close to normal, there will be challenges ahead as competition for staff heats up in the run up to Christmas and New Year.
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NewsItsu to raise hourly wages by 11%
Itsu, the 72-site Asian food chain created by Julian Metcalfe, has announced that from tomorrow, September 17, it is increasing the hourly wage for entry-level team members by 11% to a minimum of £10.40 an hour.
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NewsStaff optimism dips amid shortages
The twin challenges around staff shortages and lingering concerns about staff safety have added to the pressure felt by staff in the hospitality sector, leading to a decline in the number seeing the sector as a viable long-term career according to the latest CGA and CPL Learning survey of hospitality staff. Hospitality teams generally feel safe in the venues they work in, but the reduction of Covid-19 restrictions has increased safety concerns for some.
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NewsPret A Manger facing potential strike threat
Pret A Manager is said to be facing potential strike action from its staff after they were told their pay would be cut, according to The Guardian.
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NewsMegan’s appoints new operations director
Christobell Harrington-Jones has joined Megan’s as its new operations director. Harrington-Jones joins the 13-strong café restaurant chain after spending a year and a half as commercial food operations director at Hilton. In June, the company announced its intention to recruit a further 100 staff, including two senior board positions as the company continues its growth plans.