By Denis Sheehan MIH, Publisher, H&C News: Survey finds perceptions of low pay putting young people off hospitality jobs. Young people do not find the hospitality industry to be an attractive career choice because they don’t think the sector pays well, according to a nationwide survey commissioned by Umbrella Training. The survey found that only 1 in 10 young … [Read more...]
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Winners of inaugural 2022 BIH Spotlight Awards announced
Winners of inaugural 2022 BIH Spotlight Awards announced Be Inclusive Hospitality proudly announced the winners for its BIH Spotlight Awards - the first ever awards to celebrate diverse talent within the hospitality industry in the UK – at a glitzy awards ceremony held in London at Percy's Kensington this week, hosted by TV presenter, author and pastry chef, … [Read more...]
Hospitality needs more apprentices: please discuss…
Hospitality needs more apprentices: please discuss... We are delighted to announce the 2022 H&C News Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable, in Partnership with Umbrella Training will take place at The Dorchester 16 November. Never in the history of our hospitality industry has the need for apprenticeships been greater, and as such every effort to provide more … [Read more...]
Finalists announced for first ever awards celebrating diverse talent in hospitality
Finalists announced for first ever awards celebrating diverse talent in hospitality Be Inclusive Hospitality has today announced the finalists for the BIH Spotlight Awards - the first ever awards to celebrate diverse talent within the hospitality industry in the UK. More than 400 public nominations were received for businesses and individuals of exceptional … [Read more...]
Need for apprenticeships greater than ever: please discuss…
Need for apprenticeships greater than ever: please discuss… Ahead of Hospitality Apprenticeships Week 2022 taking place between 3rd and 9th October 2022, we are delighted to announce the 2022 H&C News Apprenticeships in Hospitality Roundtable, in Partnership with Umbrella Training. Never in the history of our hospitality industry has the need for apprenticeships been … [Read more...]
More than £3 billion in unspent apprenticeship levy lost to the Treasury
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: More than £3 billion in unspent apprenticeship levy lost to the Treasury. More than £3.3 billion has returned to the Treasury in the last three years under the Government’s use-it-or-lose-it apprenticeship levy rules, according to new data collected by apprenticeships experts the London Progression Collaboration (LPC). A … [Read more...]
Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage
By Angela Green, Content Executive, H&C News: Valor Hospitality launch chef academy to address hospitality skills shortage. Valor Hospitality has launched a new Chef Development Academy to encourage more people to embark on a culinary career following a national skills shortage in the sector. Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have both had a significant impact on … [Read more...]
Inside Hospitality Report 2022: barriers for progression for Black, Asian and Ethnic minorities
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: Inside Hospitality Report 2022: barriers for progression for Black, Asian and Ethnic minorities. The second edition of the Inside Hospitality report finds worryingly high levels of concern about the impact of racism in the workplace, further cemented by 28% of Asian, 37% of Black and 39% of mixed ethnicity respondents experiencing … [Read more...]
House of Commons embraces building hospitality through increased apprenticeships
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News: House of Commons embraces building hospitality through increased apprenticeships. More than 200 people from across the hospitality industry gathered in the House of Commons, Westminster for the sixth Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase last week. The Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase welcomes apprentices from some of the … [Read more...]
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise our readers… Adele Oxberry
Your definition of hospitality? Home from home. A community of people - whether that is friends meeting, teams working together or family outings. Great service. Great food and ambience. Relaxation. What does sustainability mean to you? It is about finding sustainable solutions for the future through people, environmental, and financial means. Business … [Read more...]
Hospitality apprenticeships
By Adele Oxberry, CEO and founder, Umbrella Training Whether first-time entrants dipping their foot into a new industry, or seasoned employees taking steps to advance their career, apprenticeships are a great starting point for many people. Apprenticeships also fit easily into both organisational development agendas and recruitment strategies. What benefits do … [Read more...]
Hospitality apprenticeships central to industry reset 2022
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News Hospitality and catering professionals met recently to discuss apprenticeships and their role in reducing the severe people and skills crisis in hospitality and catering. The meeting focused on looking forward into 2022, set off at pace and continued with relentless discussions around how to recruit more people into hospitality … [Read more...]
The role of apprenticeships in hospitality and catering’s reset
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News Wednesday 24th November saw hospitality and catering people from across our industry meet to discuss apprenticeships and their role in reducing the people and skills crisis in hospitality and catering. The meeting set off at pace, followed by 90 minutes of relentless debate. A deep passion for our industry was evident, as was … [Read more...]
Roundtable unearths need to reset understanding of apprenticeships in hospitality
By Denis Sheehan, Publisher, H&C News Wednesday 24th November saw hospitality and catering people from across our industry meet to discuss apprenticeships and their role in reducing the people and skills crisis in hospitality and catering. The meeting set off at pace, followed by 90 minutes of relentless debate. A deep passion for our industry was evident, as was … [Read more...]
Be Inclusive Hospitality’s ‘Insights into Action’ webinar today
Be Inclusive Hospitality launches the 2021 Inside Hospitality Survey with a webinar ‘Insights into Action’. On Monday 22nd November, Be Inclusive Hospitality invites organisations and employees to learn more about the importance of Research and Insights to accelerate change, followed by a Q&A. The first survey was launched back in November 2020, surveying employees and … [Read more...]
