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March 18, 2024

Not Dead Yet: Why You Should Hire Mature Workers In Hospitality

In Hospitality there tends to, still despite lockdowns and Brexit, favour hiring young people over more mature workers. However, the industry is severely short-staffed, it has an image problem with younger people & Gen Z's and so wiser business…

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March 11, 2024

Imposter Syndrome: What Can You Do When You Don't Feel Like You Deserve Your Job?

Oh yes. That age old adversary "Imposter Syndrome". For those that don't know, Impostor Syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud". Despite evident su…

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March 8, 2024

How Can We Proactively Support Women In Hospitality?

The hospitality industry, vibrant and dynamic, thrives on diversity and innovation. Women, constituting a significant part of this sector, face distinct challenges, especially in climbing the leadership ladder. The "Talking Hospitality" podcast on…

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Feb. 25, 2024

Will AI destroy careers in Hospitality?

I recently had quite the heated discussion with some friends of mine about AI. They were extremely worried that everyone would soon be out of jobs, and couldn't see my excitement about discovering this new tool. I suspect my use of the term "Luddi…

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Feb. 19, 2024

Empowering Women in UK Hospitality Leadership: Integrating Insights, Solutions, and Statistics

The UK hospitality industry, celebrated for its dynamism and diversity, faces a critical challenge: the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles. Despite women making up a significant portion of the workforce, their presence in senior manage…

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Feb. 12, 2024

Why Can't Hospitality Employers Recruit?

Navigating the Workforce Crisis: Beyond the Blame Game In the heart of Britain's current workforce dilemma, as highlighted by a recent article from The Telegraph, there's a familiar chorus that seems to echo through the corridors of discussion: att…

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Feb. 5, 2024

Why Should We Embrace Sustainability?

In the bustling world of hospitality, sustainability has transitioned from a buzzword to a necessity. But why? And what exactly is "sustainability"? This blog aims to answer this and more, and offers practical advice on how you can have a more su…

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Jan. 30, 2024

Are you still living in the past as a Hospitality business?

In season 3 & season 4 of our Talking Hospitality podcast you will hear this a lot:   There are two types of businesses:   Those who have learned from lockdown and Brexit; and those who still think it's 2015. …

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