Women In Hospitality | Tracey Rashid #shorts #podcast #hospitality Day 5 of 31 Celebrating Women In Hospitality. Of course no list would be complete with our queen of the show Tracey Rashid. Stepping in from Season 3, Tracey has shared her insights as an entrepreneur, single mum and as a…
Day 4 of 31: Women in Hospitality: Jill Whittaker OBE Executive Chair of HIT Training. Jill is a powerhouse for our industry, creating opportunites and fresh starts for people across the sector. #talkinghospitality #womeninhospitality #podcast #HospitalityJobs #Recruitment #CareerAdvice #HITtraining
Day 3 of Celebrating Women. In our now legendary 3 part mini series on mental health, Susan Grandfield Transformation Coach shared ways in which people struggling in Lockdown could cope. Her wise words still stand true today. #talkinghospitality #womeninhospitality #podcast #MentalHealthAwareness #Mindfulness #SelfCare
Celebrating 31 Days of Women in Talking Hospitality for International Women's Day. Day 2 and we throw back to our first ever guest Kemi Akinola CEO of the charities Be Enriched and Brixton People's Kitchen, focusing on tackling food insecurity and social exclusion in London. She reveals some very interesting…
Celebrating 31 Days of Women in Talking Hospitality for International Women's Day! And who better than to start with our original first lady Sarah Kettel. Here in our first ever episode in 2020 at the height of lockdown. I wonder if she still feels the same? . #talkinghospitality #womeninhospitality #podcast…
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The hospitality sector is a massive economic engine, driving employment and influencing costs like inflation and interest rates. Despite industry expertise, current margins make profitability a challenge. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #EconomicImpact #IndustryChallenges #RestaurantBusiness
Fighting for VAT and tax reform in hospitality. @andyjlennox shares his his journey and why a change in VAT doesn't mean a tax cut #talkinghospitality #hospitality #TaxReform #VAT #HospitalityIndustry
What does the data say about leaders and line managers actively engaging in learning and their teams? Is it actually worse? Steve Dineen, founder of learning platform Fuse Universal, in an upcoming episode, shares. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #LearningAndDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #PerformanceImprovement
Honestly? The hospitality industry is a powerhouse, employing millions and generating billions in taxation. Yet, it often struggles for recognition compared to its European counterparts, where it's viewed as a respected and viable career path. It's time we elevate the perception of hospitality, acknowledging it not just as a job,…
Discover how a quick onboarding process leads to happier, more confident employees. Get staff to 'I know how to do my job' faster, significantly boosting retention and benefiting HR. #TalkingHospitality #Hospitality #EmployeeOnboarding #StaffRetention #JobSatisfaction
Will there be a VAT cut for Hospitality in 2026? #talkinghospitality #hospitality #VAT #HospitalityIndustry #BusinessNews
Find out what sparked the jump from frustration to action and a campaign leading to Labour MPs being banned from pubs in the UK. Inspired by a 'wonky table' – a symbol of relatable industry struggles – a campaign for vital support like Eat Out to Help Out, COVID grants,…
Pub's rates skyrocketed by 116%! Proposed COVID relief removal + new valuations led to a hike from £33k to £82k. Transitional relief was useless. @andyjlennox & @wonkytablehospitality fought back but the industry is still paying what it was, there are no new savings. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #BusinessRates #PubLife #HospitalityIndustry
Hospitality is busy. Pubs are full. But margins are collapsing. In this upcoming episode of Talking Hospitality, Andy Lennox explains why operators across the UK are struggling to make money despite strong trade. From soaring business rates and rising utilities to the campaign for VAT reform, this conversation digs into…
In this episode, Timothy R Andrews sits down with operator and campaigner Andy Lennox in the Old Thatch pub in Dorset to talk about what’s really happening behind the scenes in hospitality right now. Andy shares his journey from building Co-Tai into a multi-site business (and the reality of private…
Hardly - Service 2026 proved that the industry is still very united and still has great energy, enthusiasm and passionate operators and suppliers. Great event put out by Chris Fletcher from Tech on Toast, his team and the people at Brewdog Waterloo. Real pleasure meeting faces old & new -…
If someone says No to being an Apprentice #shorts #business #hospitality #podcast If someone says "No" to the offer of an Apprenticeship - how should we respond? What should you do if someone says “No” to being an apprentice”? This video dives deep into the reasons why many young people…
How to attract Older Workers | Hospitality Podcast It's Apprenticeship Week! But it's not only young people that can do them but what does Hospitality have to do to attract older workers? Executive Chair of Hit Training , Jill Whittaker OBE shares her thoughts in this throwback from season Many…
A lot of workplace learning doesn’t fail because people don’t care. It fails because it doesn’t work in the moment people actually need help. In this upcoming episode of Talking Hospitality, we’re joined by Steve Dineen, Founder of Fuse Universal, to explore how learning really happens on the job —…
Apprenticeships aren't what they used to be! Investing in someone is investing in your business, adding value with a dedicated project. It’s more than ticking boxes; it’s a game-changer for hospitality's future. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #Apprenticeships #HospitalityIndustry #EmployeeTraining
Many hospitality managers lack formal leadership training. How can they effectively lead their teams? Talking Hospitality addresses this critical gap with insightful conversations. #talkinghospitality #hospitality #LeadershipSkills #ManagementTraining #HospitalityIndustry
Apprenticeships aren’t failing because of the levy or the standards. They fail when employers disengage. In our latest episode, we explore what actually makes apprenticeships work in practice — leadership support, realistic expectations, and learning that’s embedded into the business, not bolted on. If retention, progression and developing future leaders…
Why do so many apprenticeships in hospitality fail — even when funding is available and intentions are good? In this episode of Talking Hospitality, we explore what really makes apprenticeships successful, and why employer commitment matters more than frameworks, levy funding, or training standards alone. Timothy R Andrews and Joe…
