Societal norms and the labour market are evolving rapidly, and it’s more important than ever for hospitality businesses – on the public coalface – to embrace diversity and inclusivity. The terms Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) are really two different concepts often used interchangeably. Diversity takes into account the range of human differences, such as age, […]
A decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) came into effect this month increasing the pay for minimum wage and award staff, putting further strain on the hospitality industry. From 1 July the rate for minimum wage workers increased by 8.6 per cent, and award workers by 5.75 per cent. It is seen as particularly
The Albanese government’s assessment and reform of Australia’s migration system is heralded to strip red tap and greatly reduce delays to skilled workers being granted permanent residency. Late last week at the National Press Club, home affairs minister Clare O’Neil presented the Federal Government’s 190-page review of the migration system, focused on skilled labour needs.
The fight for suitable employees in hospitality shows little signs of slowing, according to a recent industry survey commissioned by the Frontline network. The survey revealed that, while the majority of workers have considered leaving their position in the last year, most have chosen to remain where they are due to economic uncertainty and job
Further to our recent article on hospitality training and the partnership between TAFE NSW and the University of Newcastle, TAFE is going further to address the critical labour shortages within the hospitality, events and tourism sectors. Similar to its long-standing partnership with the University of Wollongong, TAFE NSW Hamilton is offering fee-free Advanced Diploma courses
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The University of Newcastle is set to address the skills gap across the hospitality and tourism industries this month by partnering with industry and vocational education institutions to provide a unique training opportunity. Across Australia, unfulfilled positions across hospitality, tourism and events currently stand at 423,500, and with these industries currently experiencing growth this opportunity
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Godfrey Mantle’s hospitality group is back in the headlines over treatment of staff – accused of leveraging hundreds of casuals into a new agreement avoiding penalty rates. The Mantle Group operates pubs in Brisbane and Sydney, such as the Pig N Whistle pub chain, James Squire brew house, and Squire’s Landing on Sydney Harbour, and
In further response to the demands of industry, TAFE NSW is offering more courses at no charge, to meet skills challenges for employees in 2022. TAFE NSW is the largest training provider in the world, counting over 17k staff, nearly 500k annual enrolments, and 140+ teaching and hospitality training venues throughout the state. With a
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TAFE NSW is stepping up its already massive game, tasking specialists in hospitality and other sectors to tailor purpose-driven solutions to training in dynamic industries. TAFE NSW is not just the largest training provider in Australia, but across the world, employing more than 17k staff to manage nearly 500k annual enrolments, taking place at 140+
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As so many businesses around the country struggle for staff, particularly in service industries, the Federal Government has issued Five Tips for hiring employees for the approaching summer season. There are multiple steps to be taken between making the decision and having a productive new employee, and short-cutting the basics can lead to less than
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