Article by: Denis Sheehan, 26 July 2021. The escalating people and skills shortages in hospitality have several component drivers, Brexit, Covid, remuneration, and many more. All are linked to historical issues, that many in hospitality have addressed, with others yet to. The startling reality of some still unable to recognise change was brought home by a tweet from the … [Read more...]
Support of the armed forces award received by Crowne Plaza Plymouth
The Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for support of the armed forces has been granted to the team at Crowne Plaza Plymouth. The awards launched in 2014 are in place to recognise organisations that employ and support those who serve, as well as the full spectrum of defence personnel, including veterans and their families. To be recognised as ‘gold standard’ by the … [Read more...]
Home Secretary announces border policy deterrent of Covid Delta variant did not fail
Article by: Denis Sheehan The government’s obsession to despite any and all evidence to the contrary deny responsibility for, or the existence of a mistake is to refute reality. Everyone makes mistakes, even politicians. The trick in learning from them starts with accepting they were made, not this government. The frequency and continuation of this ‘policy’ unfortunately … [Read more...]
Institute of Hospitality unveils their new Youth Council
The Institute of Hospitality, the leading international professional body for current and aspiring leaders and managers in the hospitality industry, is proud to announce the launch of its first Youth Council. The council is the brainchild of Chief Executive Robert Richardson FIH, and represents a milestone in the Institute’s 83-year history. Making up the council are … [Read more...]
Reopening and reconnecting, it’s all about shared values
“If people believe they share values with a company, they will stay loyal to the brand.” Starbucks founder Howard Schultz Birds of a feather if you like, we all like being around people that we recognise see the world similarly to ourselves. Or, to quote Howard Schultz again, share our values. This is as true in business as it is in any other walk of life. And … [Read more...]
Apprenticeships – the solution to the hospitality labour market paradox
By Jo Simovic, COO, Umbrella Training The numbers behind the paradox UKHospitality has previously said there is currently a shortfall of about 188,000 workers in our sector, with the shortage of front-of-house staff and chefs being ‘particularly acute’. Sadly, we see this every day with the hospitality organisations we work with. On the other hand, the … [Read more...]
New school contract awarded to cater for 18 academy schools
Birmingham Diocesan Multi Academy Trust has awarded Sodexo the £1.3m a year catering contract for its 18 academy schools. The new three-year contract is from 1 August 2021 with an option to extend to a possible five years. BDMAT’s portfolio of 17 primary schools, within Birmingham and Warwickshire, currently caters for over 3,800 pupils. Sodexo’s contract also includes the … [Read more...]
Freedom Day drives Sterling, London Stock Exchange and leading Hospitality Shares down
Traders of financial instruments around the world yesterday reacted negatively towards the UK Government’s Covid policies. The pound fell to its lowest against the dollar in three months, alongside the FTSE 100 shedding 183 points by 3pm down 2.6%, another three month low. Scouring the financial media it seems that the government’s so called ‘Freedom Day’ and the emergence of … [Read more...]
Brexit benefits to hospitality
In the interest of balanced reporting we are detailing the benefits of Brexit to the hospitality industry across the UK. To date none have been identified, but we are keen to locate any and as such, if any reader knows of one, please email – Editor@HandCNews.com … [Read more...]
Downing Street announces Covid app remains in place and will not be tweaked
Earlier this afternoon a spokesperson for the prime minister has said that despite the challenges to business, the NHS Covid app will not be "tweaked" as one-third of those "pinged" go on to develop symptoms. The 'anonymous' Downing Street spokesperson attributed the figures quoted to the Office for National Statistics as people are being warned not to ignore being told to … [Read more...]
Sustainable food strategy at the heart of COP26
Host of COP26, Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus has announced its new food strategy which will ensure that sustainable, responsible, and healthier choices sit at the heart of the venue’s events. The approach has been developed over the past two years with catering and hospitality partner Levy UK + I, part of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It includes a pledge to source at least … [Read more...]
Guest survey tells 300 independent hotels ‘no Covid precautions post 19 July equals no stay’
BWH Hotel Group which represents almost 300 independent hotels in Great Britain has researched 2,832 guests who resoundingly state they would choose not to stay at a hotel that removed Covid safety measures after 19 July. Despite Government rules changing, nearly 80% of guests surveyed also indicated that they preferred hotels to continue with covid risk measures such as … [Read more...]
Coworth Park to host Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable in partnership with Umbrella Training
People and skills shortages in hospitality are currently all too prevalent, and in many instances stem back to historic issues. Hospitality apprenticeships provide part of the short, medium and long term solution, the Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable will address how. As part of H&C News’ focus on finding solutions to hospitality’s people and skills shortages we … [Read more...]
Trio of corporate responsibility appointments made at Sodexo
Sodexo has appointed Claire Atkins Morris as Director of Corporate Responsibility for the UK and Ireland, alongside Simon Mussett as Head of Environmental Sustainability, and Louise Richardson as Head of Community Development – Social Value UK & Ireland. Atkins Morris has more than 11 years of experience working for Sodexo, starting in Healthcare as a Waste and Environment … [Read more...]
Oakman Group welcome customers home maintaining table service only
From Monday July 19, a trip to the pub or your favourite local restaurant will become almost the same as it was before March 2020. But while people will no longer be legally required to wear face masks or socially distance, the Prime Minister has encouraged businesses and individuals to proceed cautiously. The Oakman Group, one of the UK's fastest-growing pub groups, already … [Read more...]
