THE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL OF HIRING OLDER WORKERS

While employers typically put most of their efforts into drawing and retaining younger employees, there is another group of potential staff that are often overlooked: baby boomers. Employing staff aged around 60 and over can offer a surprising number of

HOSPITALITY LEADING THE WAY IN FEMALE AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

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

GOVT GUIDE TO GETTING WORKERS FOR SUMMER

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 GREAT CHEF SHORTAGE

[caption id="attachment_8587" align="alignright" width="193"] Luke Butler[/caption] By Luke Butler – contributor Over the last 18 years in senior operational roles with large multi-faceted hospitality groups, and more recently as a pub owner in Surry Hills, I have seen a lot

PUB JOB POPULARITY A BLESSING AND CURSE

Just as it has revolutionised the taxi and accommodation industries, technology is rapidly changing the way and efficiency with which employers and job-seekers meet. Research by tech-based employment service Workible shows hospitality is one of the most sought-after and devoted

“WELL-BEING” MEASURES QUESTION WAGE RATES

The OECD’s latest outlook on employment calls for review of minimum wages and government measures to address systemic unemployment and those stuck at the bottom of the jobs ladder. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) mission is to