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EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND THE LAW

Posted on March 11th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

Australian employment law covers aspects of managing employee behaviour, including disclosure and privacy obligations, and the rights of a business to carry out surveillance. Employment privacy laws in Australia are complex and there are many ways employee privacy can be

FAIR WORK LAWS ‘CLOSING LOOPHOLES’

Posted on February 28th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The Federal Government has announced its amendment to the Fair Work Legislation, known as the ‘Closing Loopholes’ No.2 Bill, heralding significant changes for staff and employers in hospitality. Changes to the legislation passed both Houses in February. They include new

WSET LAUNCHES BEER TRAINING

Posted on February 23rd, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The world’s largest provider of drinks education, WSET Global, has announced details of its new Level 1 and Level 2 Awards – in beer. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), associated with education on wine, spirits and most recently sake,

HOSPITALITY LEADING THE WAY IN FEMALE AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Posted on February 19th, 2024 by Clyde Mooney

The global travel and tourism sector is increasingly providing women and young people employment opportunities, according to new research published by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). Initiated by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism and together with the Sustainable

WELDBOROUGH PUB PULLS APPLICANTS WITH ‘VIRAL’ SOCIAL MEDIA POST

Posted on December 5th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

A pub in a Tasmanian tourist town has solved its staffing crisis with a social media post with a twist, calling for “high achieving” workers, or thereabouts. Late November the Weldborough Hotel posted that it was looking for staff with

CULTURAL AND SOCIAL SENSITIVITY IN HOSPITALITY

Posted on November 24th, 2023 by Jane Louise

Hospitality is not just about providing comfortable accommodations and delicious meals; it's about creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for people from all walks of life. In today's diverse and interconnected world, cultural and social sensitivity in the hospitality industry is

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BILL AMENDMENTS PRAISED AS ‘GREATER CERTAINTY’

Posted on October 30th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Amendments to the Federal Government’s ‘Closing the Loopholes’ industrial relations bill have been welcomed by industry as providing greater certainty for legions of casual workers and their employers. The Australian Hotels Association (AHA) voiced concerns with the original Bill, posing

WSET HEADS INTO BEER

Posted on October 24th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

The world’s largest provider of drinks education, WSET Global, is launching two new qualifications – in beer. WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), associated with education on wine, spirits and more recently sake, is providing the Level 1 and Level

GOVT GUIDE TO GETTING WORKERS FOR SUMMER

Posted on October 9th, 2023 by Jane Louise

Hiring staff to cover peak periods such as the upcoming summer season can be a daunting task, but there is help available. Follow this process to manage the hiring process more easily. Getting a bird’s eye view As there are

THE TIPS ARE GETTING BIGGER

Posted on October 6th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

Latest research finds Australians have upped their commitment to supporting local businesses and workers, with gratuities increasing despite the ongoing economic pressures. The rising cost of living has not dulled consumer confidence in hospitality, as the latest Tipping Trends Report