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Young People Posts

Discover strategies for attracting and engaging young people to build a vibrant hospitality workforce. Our blogs offer insights on connecting with students in schools, designing effective competitions, and creating a welcoming environment for young professionals in the hospitality industry. Explore tips on fostering mentorship, providing development opportunities, and harnessing the fresh perspectives young people bring.
Aug. 12, 2024

Is Gen Z Really Lazy, or Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?

In the bustling world of hospitality, it's easy to label the youngest members of our workforce as "lazy" and "snowflakes" Recent data would seem to back this up: 98% of Gen Z workers report experiencing burnout. 23% face unmanageable stress lev…

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April 29, 2024

When Is A Good Time To Approach Schools To Promote Hospitality?

If my previous blogs have failed to capture your imagination, and you still need convincing that we (as Hospitality industry professionals) should be approaching schools right now in a bid to educate them about potential careers... then read on! &n…

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April 22, 2024

Has Hospitality lost a generation, and is too late?

It's not too late, but Hospitality needs to act NOW. It's very true that we are very close to having a "lost generation" of young people as a result of the lockdowns and disruptions to their education (and social skills). Speaking to, sitting down…

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April 15, 2024

Why Should Hospitality Engage With Schools?

Ugh. School kids. 😨 Young people. Bleurgh. 🤢 This is quite often the reaction I get from some hospitality professionals - who (most of the time) are too busy to be distracted by things like this. ... Which is unfortunate as following on from B…

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