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6 GREAT WAYS TO REDUCE ABSENTEEISM AND TURNOVER RATES

The hospitality industry experiences significant employee turnover and absenteeism, having historically had one of the highest turnover rates among private sectors, even prior to the pandemic. These factors…

BUSINESS NSW ASKS FOR “PT FLEXIBLE ONGOING EMPLOYEE”

Business NSW has submitted a draft to the Fair Work Commissions review of awards requesting a new category of employee. Part-time workers will be able to agree to a 10 per cent loading in return for their…

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF AI FOR CLUB AND PUB MANAGERS

ARE YOU READY TO REVOLUTIONISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH AI? Join us for a workshop event: “AI is my CoPilot – How ChatGPT/AI Becomes the Hardest Working, Most Competent Job Share Colleague You’ll Ever…

CARINA TACKLES HOSPITALITY TALENT WAR WITH SKILLS BOOST

Community clubs are increasing investment in training and development programs for hospitality workers as competition for talent and skills shortages continue to impact Queensland businesses. Carina…

TRAINING YOUR STAFF IS A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT

Have you ever heard the comment “I train my staff and they leave”?  I often respond to this by saying “So you would rather not train them and they stay?” Hospitality used to be the job a person…

EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE IDEAS TO BOOST ENGAGEMENT AND RETENTION

An employee incentive program can have a powerful impact on your organization. When designed well, it increases engagement, productivity, and retention. But it can be challenging to know which rewards…

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MANAGING STAFF SHORTAGES IN 2021

While available jobs are increasing in numbers as the hospitality industry ramps up ready for reopening after months in lockdown, SEEK’s figures showed there is currently a lag by prospective employees…

500 JOBS OPEN FOR “THE SUMMER OF FUN”

Australian Venue Co has launched an ambitious new recruitment drive in anticipation of extraordinary demand this summer. The group is investing tens of thousands of dollars to fill 500 jobs, targeting…

HR EXPERT RAISES ISSUES OVER MANDATORY VACCINE POLICIES

A leading human resources expert has urged employers to prepare for workers turning down the COVID-19 vaccine, as company mandate and incentive schemes ramp up across the country. The Fair Work Ombudsman has…

HOSPITALITY DRAWS CREATIVE PEOPLE

If you’re a creative person, you might think that a career in the hospitality industry would put an end to your inspiration and ideas. It might seem like an industry of staying within the rules and limitations.…

AUSTRALIANSUPER AND CLUB PLUS SUPER TO MERGE

AustralianSuper and Club Plus Super are in talks to merge after a ‘rigorous process’ of due diligence, creating a $207 billion fund. According to Club Plus Super, the two firms had signed a memorandum…

60% OF NEW JOBS CREATED ARE CASUAL

The job market is bouncing back at a surprising pace, but the economy isn’t necessarily creating the kind of work Australians need. Around six in every ten new positions created since the pandemic began…