Archives for August 1, 2016

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Training

Making sure staff stay – and stay productive!

By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

In yesterday’s article, I looked at the staffing shortfall facing hospitality businesses, and how improving staff retention and productivity is going to be vital for profitability in the coming decade. 

Football

Greene King launches Bobby Moore beer

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Greene King has launched a new beer to mark the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup victory named after winning captain Bobby Moore.

Licensing

The "endemic" of lock-ins: Good or bad for pubs?

By Oli Gross

For decades pubs have extended their trading hours by locking the doors to turn the public house into a private party, typically for the venue’s locals. But licensees are split on whether lock-ins are good or bad for trade.

Marketing

Pub puts Trump in urinal

By Nikkie Sutton

A Dublin pub has decorated its gents' toilet urinal with a picture of US Republican candidate Donald Trump.