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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

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

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

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

HOSPITALITY TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Posted on July 12th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

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

PUBS TIGHTEN BELTS AS WAGE HIKES KICK IN

Posted on July 5th, 2023 by Clyde Mooney

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

HOSPITALITY CANDIDATE CRISIS CONTINUES

Posted on April 17th, 2023 by Jane Louise

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

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