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MERRY OR INTOXICATED … THAT IS THE QUESTION

Posted on August 21st, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Distinguishing between merry and intoxicated, in hospitality. Sam Coffey   In short, a person is intoxicated if: their speech, balance, behaviour or coordination is noticeably affected by the consumption of liquor. ‘Noticeably’ is the key word here, as therein lies the rub.

JOBS PaTH WIN-WIN FOR HOSPITALITY AND UNEMPLOYED

Posted on August 2nd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The National AHA executive has announced a big expansion to its work with the Federal Government’s PaTH program, aiming to help 10,000 young unemployed get a start in the workplace. In 2016 the eight AHA presidents met with Employment Minister

POURING THE PERFECT BEER

Posted on July 14th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
Neal Cameron is director of the Institute of Beer (IOB), brewing director for Beer Farm, and one of country’s most experienced brewers. The Institute of Beer is the exclusive licensee of the globally renowned Cicerone training in Australia, and a

FWC GIVE GREEN LIGHT TO MORE FLEXIBLE PART-TIME

Posted on July 5th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission has today ruled in favour of greater flexibility for part-time employment that could see more people in hospitality engaged part-time rather than casual. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) released the Decision Summaries as part of its

UNITED VOICE TO FIGHT INDUSTRY ON PENALTY RATES

Posted on June 23rd, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson says ‘bring it on’ to the trade union challenging the Fair Work Commission’s review of penalty rates and the hospitality award. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced its findings in February after more than a

PUBLICAN SPITS DUMMY AT PENDING WORKER PAY RISE

Posted on June 5th, 2017 by Clyde Mooney
A social media “melt-down” by an Ontario publican puts perspective to employment priority differences between Australia and close cultural neighbours. Last week, Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne, announced major changes to pay regulations for the lowest-paid workers in the country

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