Staffing

HOSPITALITY TRAINING FAST-TRACKED FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on February 8th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

MANTLE GROUP ACCUSED OF MORE STAFF MISTREATMENT

Posted on January 27th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney
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

FREE HOSPITALITY-CENTRIC SHORT COURSES TO MEET DEMANDS

Posted on November 14th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

SPECIALISTS DRIVING NEW TRAINING SOLUTIONS FOR HOSPITALITY

Posted on October 31st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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,

TIPS FOR HIRING FOR SUMMER

Posted on October 31st, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
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

AVC ISSUE PUB CASTING CALL

Posted on October 12th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Australian Venue Co has launched an innovative recruitment campaign across multiple states, looking for staff at all levels and offering incentives and hiring on the spot. AVC is the second largest hospitality group in the country, and largest across Australia-New

JOBS SUMMIT WORKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Posted on September 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Details are emerging of the results of the government’s Jobs and Skills Summit, addressing the employment challenges holding back the country and crippling hospitality. The two-day Summit last week came after more than 100 recent roundtables around the country, across

GOVT HOLDS JOBS AND SKILLS SUMMIT

Posted on September 2nd, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Albanese Government has this week undertaken a landmark Jobs and Skills Summit, attended by more than 140 representatives, with staffing in hospitality key on the agenda.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers led the two-day event, inviting

FREE TRAINING EXTENDED IN QUEST FOR HOSPO STAFF

Posted on June 27th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Continuing the bid to address staff shortages in hospitality, the NSW Government has extended its support by pledging more free refresher courses for anyone, continuing into next year. In light of major staff shortages many initiatives are being undertaken by

MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE AMID A STAFF CRISIS

Posted on June 20th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission announced an increase to the minimum wage from 1 July, with some reprieve for hospitality, but ALH is one group implementing early amid staffing stresses. Last week the FWC outlined the upcoming rise in the minimum