Covid-19: Probably the Greatest Test of Leadership in the Last 40 Years?
It’s doubtful that many across the industry believe it is going to be a measured return to strength for the hospitality sector. Most know it…
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Professional Comment
Surviving the Pandemic – Top Tips for Employers
By Helen Astill, MD Cherington HR Ltd. Employers have seen their businesses turned upside down by the impact of coronavirus, altering the way we all…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Immigration: Double Trouble For Employers
On 5th March 2020, the Government unveiled its long-expected revised Immigration Bill to re-balance the immigration system and end Free Movement for EEA nationals from…
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Stop The Confusion: How To Know If Your Business May Be Insured Against COVID-19
The last few months has seen businesses in hospitality, tourism, retail, leisure and more forced to close their doors following the Government’s orders that they…
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How Can Hospitality Employers Navigate Unchartered Waters?
The hospitality industry has taken one of the hardest hits from the coronavirus outbreak and for a sector that was already dealing with the effects…
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Top Three Marketing Tips For Smaller Businesses And Independents Amidst COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has had a profound impact on local businesses, and this is especially the case for independent proprietors. With people self-isolating in their…
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COVID-19 and Your Premises Licence
By Piers Warne, legal director at UK law firm TLT In fast moving situations such as with COVID-19, it is important to take stock of…
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Coronavirus: It’s Time to Have the Conversation with Landlords, HMRC & Employees
This month, UK trade body UKHospitality called on the government to support the hospitality industry as it deals with the ongoing and wide-spread threat of…
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Support From The Licensed Trade Charity During This Uncertain Time.
We know that yesterday’s announcements by Government introducing increased social distancing and self-isolation measures and specifically advising against visiting pubs, bars and restaurants will hit…
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Re-Negotiating Your Rent – What Operators Need To Know To Get It Right
It’s a fact. The majority of restaurant operators are spending more than they can afford on rent and rates. In their latest report, leisure and…
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A Recipe For Disaster: The Mental Health Crisis in Catering
Working as a chef in the catering industry can be as thrilling as it is fulfilling. The problem, however, is that this pursuit of excellence…
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Disengaged and Disconnected? Improving Interaction With Frontline Employees
By Robert Darling, COO & CCO at mobile-first technology firm Eko (www.ekoapp.com) The hospitality industry has the highest percentage of millennial employees compared with other…
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Online Reviews: Turning ‘Near Me’ Searchers Into Customers
In the past, big name chains dominated the hotel, pub, and restaurant sector, based in large part on sizeable advertising budgets and brand awareness. But…
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The Christmas Staffing Conundrum: What Businesses’ Can Do To Ensure A Smooth End To The Year
By UK Country Manager Johan De Jager from Brigad, the hospitality platform for professionals The festive season poses a unique set of challenges for the…
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Service With(out) a Smile? What Small Businesses Can Do For Staff Mental Health
The mental health and wellbeing of workers in the hospitality sector is not in a good state. At the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH),…
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