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DEAKIN NOTES BIG INCIDENT REDUCTIONS AT OXFORD AF

Posted on April 12th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Live music mecca the Oxford Art Factory has completed a 12-month trial in association with Deakin University, producing major improvements in patron behaviour and both patron and staff experience. Actively looking to improve overall customer experience, in an area of

IF TRADIES OWNED A PUB

Posted on March 13th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
National training provider Skills Certified Australia produced this comical but anecdotal video for social media forewarning what could happen if tradesmen ran a pub. https://www.facebook.com/FAILElectrical/videos/239299830335759/

MERIVALE ATTACKS CHEF CRISIS

Posted on January 30th, 2019 by Clyde Mooney
Merivale is launching an innovative apprenticeship program for chefs, in direct response to the ongoing industry shortage and changes to the 457 visa laws. The Merivale Apprenticeship School is a first-of-its-kind chef training programme, led by celebrated Australian chef Peter

REDCAPE GRANTING STAFF SHARES IN LISTING

Posted on November 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Ahead of its pending listing on the Australian stock exchange, Redcape is issuing shares to employees. High-profile pub operator Redcape Hotel Group (RHG) successfully completed its pre-IPO book-build earlier this month, which saw new and existing investors sign on for

OXFORD ART FACTORY MANAGEMENT TRIAL A HIT

Posted on September 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Deakin University has overseen an official trial of specialised training to reduce patron incidents at Sydney institution the Oxford Art Factory, with dramatic results. Live music mecca the Oxford Art Factory (OAF) agreed to officially trial the Special Alcohol Service Hospitality (SASH) course, with

SPOONFED OFFERING EFFECTIVE STAFF TRAINING IN PUBS

Posted on June 6th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
GTD Hospitality has announced its new generation in relevant staff training, Spoonfed, providing cost-effective visual education for pub staff for venues to use as required. The Spoonfed product continues the work of GTD’s hospitalityTV system, now using a new cloud-based

FAIR WORK COMMISSION DELIVERS ANOTHER WAGE RISE

Posted on June 1st, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
The Fair Work Commission has delivered its mandated annual review of national minimum and award wages, which govern pay for nearly 23 per cent of all employees. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, the FWC is required to appoint an

CASUAL AWARDED 15 YEARS’ ANNUAL LEAVE IN COURT DECISION

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
A recent Federal Circuit Court decision awarding a casual employee 15 years’ annual leave plus severance serves as a warning to employers engaging casual and part-time workers. A dismissed worker took action against a small construction company after being let

SOUTHS RABBITOHS JOIN ALLARA FOR HOSPITALITY TRAINING PROGRAM

Posted on March 7th, 2018 by Clyde Mooney
Hospitality training specialist Allara Learning has teamed with the Rabbitohs to launch the Strive for Success program, helping NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders gain employment in pubs. Allara Learning delivers tailored training solutions and nationally-recognised qualifications to hospitality businesses