Staffing

THE FIDDLER STAFF CAR GIVEAWAY FINDS A WINNER

Posted on March 7th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
Highlighting an industry need to combat staffing shortages, multi-state operators Lewis Land Group have given away a brand-new Volkswagen T-Cross to a lucky staff member. The competition was open to all new and existing staff at The Fiddler, offering a

FREE RSA COURSES TO HELP SKILLS SHORTAGE

Posted on February 16th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
The New South Wales government is offering 5,000 free Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) courses, in recognition of the demand for labour in the hospitality industry. An announcement by Service NSW notes that there are “currently lots of jobs available

WHAT WORKERS WANT IN 2022

Posted on February 14th, 2022 by Clyde Mooney
A major survey of hospitality workers in Australia has found some striking results, highlighted by more than half unsure about their employment in the coming year. The Feel Good Index and Salary Guide - 2021, conducted by Frontline Recruitment, included

NEW VISA REG’S HELP STAFF CRISIS AS NSW EASES COVID RULES

Posted on November 26th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
The Federal Government has announced key changes to international border arrangements and working visas, as New South Wales further eases restrictions. This week brought news that Federal rules on Australia’s borders change from 1 December, welcoming back international students, skilled

TAMING THE PROBLEM PATRON: THE CUSTOMER WHISPERER

Posted on November 15th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality businesses around Australia and around the world are reporting challenges dealing with pandemic-fatigued customers, and staff need to know what to do with them. The environment of customer service has changed for a lot of workers since hospitality and

LEWIS GIVING AWAY NEW CARS TO ATTRACT STAFF

Posted on November 8th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Lewis Land Group is pushing the limits of the staff crisis bandwagon, giving away two brand new cars to hard-working staff at its supersize venues The Fiddler and Camden Valley Inn. On offer is a new Volkswagon T Cross with

TRAINING ‘RAISING THE BAR’ TO ATTRACT HOSPITALITY STAFF

Posted on October 20th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Tackling aspects of Australia’s hospitality staff shortage, new initiatives from Diageo and Barcats bring some hope for beleaguered employers. In 2020, Diageo Australia pledged $11.5 million to the Down Under instalment of its ‘Raising the Bar’ initiative to support venues,

HOTEL STAFF SHORTAGE MEETS LOW UNEMPLOYMENT

Posted on September 29th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Faced with a pending summer of pent-up demand and falling unemployment figures, pubs around the country are working to find workers in the great hospitality staff crisis. Anticipating extraordinary demand over the warmer months, Australian Venue Co has launched an

HUNT GETS AHEAD WITH EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Posted on June 28th, 2021 by Clyde Mooney
Stephen Hunt has produced a video explaining the benefits of his group’s Employee Assistance Program for workers and the venue. In his role as managing director of Hunt Hospitality International, Stephen Hunt periodically presents informative updates on the workings and