Mental health awareness

Nov- 2024 -

15 November

Compass teams up with Street League to create jobs for the future

Compass Group UK and Ireland, the UK’s largest food and services provider, and Street League have teamed up to create learning and job opportunities for young unemployed people, aimed at giving them skills for future success. Street League uses sport to tackle poverty and give young people opportunities to succeed…

Jul- 2024 -

17 July

News

Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech

The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today (17 July) with a central focus of “ improving living standards for working people through economic growth”. Key points outlined in the speech, read by the King but written by…

Dec- 2023 -

15 December

News

Today’s news in brief – 15/12/23

Some 61% of hospitality leaders plan to adopt new tech solutions in the coming year, CGA and Fourth have found. The study highlighted staff scheduling as a top benefit, recognized by 55% of leaders, followed by payroll and onboarding support. This investment is seen to enhance productivity (81%) and boost…

May- 2023 -

22 May

Comment

“It is still a very toxic environment at times”: Q&A with Tim Etherington-Judge

Do you think there is a problem within the mental health of hospitality workers in particular? Absolutely, I think there’s a number of aspects of most hospitality work that makes it particularly challenging to maintain good mental health. Things such as trying to sleep outside of your circadian rhythms, because…

Jun- 2021 -

9 June

People

73% of hospitality workers suffer from poor mental health during Covid

Almost three-quarters (73%) of hospitality workers have suffered from poor mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent study by online training provider High Speed Training. Over a third (35%) of respondents primarily blamed their profession for their mental health issues. On top of these alarming figures, a…

Mar- 2021 -

16 March

Pubs and Bars

Brewdog and The Skills Network launch employee learning academy

Online learning solutions provider, The Skills Network has launched the ‘BrewDog Academy’ to host online courses for employees at Scottish-based brewery and pub chain BrewDog – to help them access and gain national qualifications. The fully-funded courses – which will reach 2000 of the chain’s employees – are also available…

Nov- 2020 -

18 November

Comment

Keep your staff motivated and inspired through lockdown 2.0

The hospitality industry has faced some of its toughest challenges amid the pandemic. With a second lockdown in England, operators are once again forced to either close their doors or revert to a takeaway only option at what is typically one of their busiest times of the year. Despite a…

Jul- 2020 -

6 July

Comment

How catering teams have adapted during Covid19

Catering for schools, care homes, assisted living environments and business & industry (B&I) during a pandemic isn’t without its challenges. For Radish, the catering arm of Churchill Group, a typical day is a lot busier than pre-Covid19. In fact, it’s flat out. The team have had to think on their…