Staffing

NEW TECH-BASED SOLUTION TO STAFF TRAINING COSTS

Posted on May 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Career trainer Joe Pav has launched HospitalityTV, offering hotels a cost-effective in-house training solution that builds business and reduces staff education costs. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) recently ruled* that employees made to do training must be paid for their

GOVT TO SLASH FOREIGN WORKER VISAS

Posted on April 19th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The troubled Turnbull government has set aside budget planning to announce it is scrapping the 457-visa program in favour of one with stricter controls and mandates to employ Australians. The Prime Minister unveiled the new scheme via a Facebook release

WHAT EMPLOYEES WANT – LUKE BUTLER

Posted on March 31st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_9206" align="alignright" width="181"] Luke Butler[/caption] Contributor – Luke Butler   Working in hospitality recruitment, I’ve come to know a diverse range of professionals across many sectors, from on-premise and accommodation to QSR, Club, and contract catering. One of the

LAUNDYS SLAMMED OVER PERCEIVED PENALTY RATES CONFLICT

Posted on March 22nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A prominent Sydney tabloid has attacked the Laundy group, particularly elected MP Craig Laundy, over a supposed conflict between long-defunct employee agreements and cuts to penalty rates. The Daily Telegraph claims Craig Laundy, elected to the western Sydney seat of

PENALTY RATE TWEAK MORE POLITICS THAN FAIR WORK

Posted on February 24th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
After more than a year’s deliberation, the Fair Work Commission yesterday announced a mild and largely unpopular reduction to penalty rates for Sundays and public holidays. The rules dictating workers get loadings for working weekends and holidays have been in

GOODNIGHT SYDNEY – OR 7 THINGS WE CAN DO …

Posted on February 13th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Sam Coffey of 3 Cheers Training is a dedicated and passionate advocate for the educated management of patrons in venues consuming alcohol. In a special article for the Australian pub industry, Coffey offers a staged solution he believes will see

THE GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE

Posted on February 8th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
[caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="193"] Luke Butler[/caption] By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub owner in Surry Hills, I have seen a lot

ALH’S CROXTON PARK COULD SEE CLAIM FOR PAIN IN THE NECK

Posted on January 16th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
ALH’s Croxton Park Hotel in Thornbury could see a lawsuit by a former employee, seeking unspecified damages for an injury sustained in March, 2006. The Herald Sun reports that former barmaid Bianca Elizabeth Carlesi is suing the Hotel, claiming she

BEER BOOM PROMPTS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TO MEET DEMAND

Posted on September 12th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
As popularity and interest in beer continue to grow, demand has given rise to specialty education to counter the shortage in professionals. The booming beer industry is creating opportunity for both hospitality and staff, specialising in beer much like has

PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE

Posted on August 26th, 2016 by Clyde Mooney
Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research by tech-based employment service Workible shows hospitality is one of the most sought-after and devoted