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OXFORD ART FACTORY MANAGEMENT TRIAL A HIT

Posted on September 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Deakin University has overseen an official trial of specialised training to reduce patron incidents at Sydney institution the Oxford Art Factory, with dramatic results. Live music mecca the Oxford Art Factory (OAF) agreed to officially trial the Special Alcohol Service Hospitality (SASH) course, with

SPOONFED OFFERING EFFECTIVE STAFF TRAINING IN PUBS

Posted on June 6th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
GTD Hospitality has announced its new generation in relevant staff training, Spoonfed, providing cost-effective visual education for pub staff for venues to use as required. The Spoonfed product continues the work of GTD’s hospitalityTV system, now using a new cloud-based

FAIR WORK COMMISSION DELIVERS ANOTHER WAGE RISE

Posted on June 1st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission has delivered its mandated annual review of national minimum and award wages, which govern pay for nearly 23 per cent of all employees. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, the FWC is required to appoint an

CASUAL AWARDED 15 YEARS’ ANNUAL LEAVE IN COURT DECISION

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
A recent Federal Circuit Court decision awarding a casual employee 15 years’ annual leave plus severance serves as a warning to employers engaging casual and part-time workers. A dismissed worker took action against a small construction company after being let

SOUTHS RABBITOHS JOIN ALLARA FOR HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAM

Posted on March 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality training specialist Allara Learning has teamed with the Rabbitohs to launch the Strive for Success program, helping NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders gain employment in pubs. Allara Learning delivers tailored training solutions and nationally-recognised qualifications to hospitality businesses

MERIVALE TO THROW MILLION-DOLLAR POST-XMAS STAFF PARTY

Posted on January 22nd, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
After a record year of acquisitions, bar king Justin Hemmes is throwing a record-breaking bash for around 3,000 employees, and closing the Merivale empire for a day to do it. Hemmes had a big 2017, the second half ushering around

PUB WORKER DIES VIA EVERYDAY DANGER

Posted on November 17th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
An employee of the renowned Royal Mail Hotel has died after being stung by multiple bees in the pub’s produce garden. While Australia has the dubious international reputation of crawling with venomous critters, including the world’s most dangerous snake(s) and

TOAST FOR THREE CHEERS SAS CHALLENGE

Posted on October 18th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
In celebration of the start of the summer silly season, Three Cheers has issued the SAS Challenge, in the name of better patron experience and venue profits. Career liquor industry trainer Sam Coffey operates Three Cheers, offering the Special Alcohol

FEDERAL COURT LOCKS IN CHANGES TO PENALTY RATES

Posted on October 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
UPDATE: The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Fair Work Commission in regard to the recent changes to penalty rates, and rejected union appeals. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announcement in February determined changes to be introduced over