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 8.6 per cent, and award workers by 5.75 per cent. It is seen as particularly […]
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 year, most have chosen to remain where they are due to economic uncertainty and job
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 N Whistle pub chain, James Squire brew house, and Squire’s Landing on Sydney Harbour, and
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 and having a productive new employee, and short-cutting the basics can lead to less than
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 Zealand, boasting more than 200 venues*. The group has fostered a reputation for ‘outside the
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 different portfolios. Stephen Ferguson, CEO of the National AHA, represented hospitality amid more than 50
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 business, unions and industry stakeholders to discuss the workforce crisis and economic challenges. The Summit
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 pay, and hospitality was given an exception until 1 October due to the impact COVID
Amid the ongoing struggle for workers, Lewis Land Group last week celebrated the staff of their three big venues, at the organisation’s very first awards ceremony. Staff members from The Fiddler and the Camden Valley Inn joined 41 of their colleagues from the Belvedere Hotel in Queensland, who were flown to Sydney and accommodated for
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Godfrey Mantle’s pub empire has been ordered to repay former staff and stripped of a 23-year-old workplace agreement by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The FWO has been carrying on an investigation into the six Queensland outlets of the Pig ’N’ Whistle pubs – owned by Mantle Group, which also operates Jimmy’s on the Mall, and
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