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 security.
The research undertaken in February by Frontline Hospitality Recruitment (FHR) and social research agency McCrindle also showed that 26 per cent of hospitality workers had decided to leave their current role.
This leaving rate is the highest when compared with other sectors. Further, of this group, 34 per cent of these committed leavers intend to change industry.
Only 29 per cent of all survey participants had not considered leaving.
The research also showed that younger workers are more likely to change roles than their older counterparts.
This confirms what has been experienced over the last two years – that it is more difficult for employers to find experienced staff, largely due to the economic climate.
In response to this data, employers are advised to focus on offering more flexible ways of working as well as demonstrating a strong workplace culture. Employers must have a comprehensive understanding of what matters most to prospective employees when considering a new role.
It is crucial for employers to understand the key pressures faced by their employees according to age and experience. For example, many employees feel as though they are unable to achieve their career goals due to a lack of professional development opportunities.
“To attract experienced talent to new roles, employers need to target candidates who aren’t proactively looking, and have in-depth understanding of what matters most to them when it comes to a new role,” says Arthur McColl, CEO of FHR.
“In this climate, demonstrating a strong workplace culture along with more flexible ways of working is critical.”
