Employment

Number of women publicans at five-year low

27-Nov-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The number of women licence holders has fallen by almost 44% in the past five years, according to new analysis by specialist hospitality recruiter The Change Group.

Chef recruitment crisis: things are set to get worse

10-Oct-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Unskilled and untrained chefs must be targeted by the trade and educated to help solve the worsening recruitment crisis, experts have told The Morning Advertiser.

ALMR calls for hospitality minister

27-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is calling on the Government to appoint a hospitality minister.

Tipping code agreed between ALMR and union Unite

11-Sep-2017 By Michelle Perrett

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) and trade union Unite have agreed a new tipping code to promote good practice across the pub industry.

Deltic figures show increase in late-night revellers

29-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

Late-night revellers have been going out more but spending less, according to the latest figures by bar and club operator Deltic Group.

Night Tube praised for ‘positive effect’ on eating and drinking-out businesses

21-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

A year after its launch, the Night Tube in London has been praised for the positive effect it has had for eating and drinking-out businesses in an “otherwise burdensome operating environment”.

Hospitality sector taking ‘drastic measures’ to cope with NLW rise

07-Aug-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Hospitality is one of the main sectors “feeling the squeeze” of the rise in the national living wage (NLW), and is resorting to more “drastic measures” to cope, according to new research.

Stonegate boss welcomes pubs minister appointment

14-Jul-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Stonegate Pub Company chairman Ian Payne has congratulated the Government on appointing a pubs minister following his call to urgently confirm an appointment.

Government should consider 'higher National Minimum Wage' rates

12-Jul-2017 By Helen Gilbert & Michelle Perrett

The Taylor Review has suggested the Low Pay Commission (LPC) should consider bringing in a higher National Minimum Wage rate for staff who do not have contracted hours.  

Pub Skills: retain your best staff

23-Jun-2017 By Jo Faragher

Recruitment is a perennial problem for pub employers. But what if your staff wanted to stay, the good ones at least. Improving your employee retention with career growth, training and seasonal worker support is a sure-fire way to reduce your hiring burden.

Hospitality wages '62p higher than national living wage'

07-Jun-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The hospitality industry’s average hourly pay of workers outstrips the national living wage (NLW) by 62p, a global software provider for the leisure and hospitality industries has claimed.

General election 2017

Tory party pledges ‘greatest expansion’ of workers’ rights

15-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend, Claire Churchard

The Conservative Government has pledged to initiate “the greatest expansion of workers’ rights” by any Tory leadership in history if the party wins next month’s general election, affecting pub employers large and small.

Conservative pledges to cut migration are ‘too restrictive’, says JDW

09-May-2017 By Liam Coleman

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) chairman Tim Martin has expressed concern that Theresa May’s election promise to cut net migration into the UK to the tens of thousands is “too restrictive”.

Pub employment key to robust UK economy, says Stonegate chair

10-Mar-2017 By Ed Bedington

The hospitality industry is the third largest employer in the UK, ministers and MPs were told during an apprenticeship showcase at the House of Commons this week (7 March).

Chef wins £36k in 'shocking' dismissal case against London sports bar

01-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

A head chef who was dismissed for blowing the whistle on his workplace’s use of dangerous and faulty kitchen equipment has been awarded a payout of more than £36,000.

New pub entries on Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies list

27-Feb-2017 By Claire Churchard

Pub employers have made a strong showing in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies To Work For 2017 list, with several new entries from the industry.

Prepare for apprenticeship levy and minimum wage hike, warn trade bodies

03-Feb-2017 By Liam Coleman

The pub trade must come together over the upcoming apprenticeship levy, the increased national living wage and a potentially hard Brexit, according to leading industry groups.

Pubs paying staff more than national living wage

02-Feb-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Pub wages in London now outstrip the national living wage (NLW), new research from Catton Hospitality has revealed.

Publican Awards

Meet the Publican Awards nominees: Best Pub Employer (500+ employees)

05-Jan-2017 By Liam Coleman

Four of the country's leading pub companies will be going head to head at The Publican Awards to be named as the best employer in the trade. Find out more about each of them.

Publican Awards

Meet the Publican Awards nominees: Best Pub Employer (1-499 employees), sponsored by Sky

04-Jan-2017 By Liam Coleman

Find out which four pub companies with fewer than 500 employees will be looking to be crowned as the best in the trade at the 'pub industry Oscars'.

ALMR

ALMR announces major initiatives to boost jobs in post-Brexit climate

15-Dec-2016 By Sara Hussein

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has announced two major initiatives to boost jobs in the hospitality sector. 

Publican Awards

Publican Awards winner's story - Fuller's - Best Large Employer

19-Oct-2016 By Helen Gilbert

Fuller's established itself back in 1845 but the business refuses to rest on its laurels.

Immigration

Theresa May's rejection of points-based immigration 'beneficial' for pubs

13-Sep-2016 By Oli Gross

Theresa May’s decision to rule out a points-based immigration system should be welcomed by pubs, according to Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) chief executive Kate Nicholls.

Employment

Employment expert Katrina Fox gives tips on how to get and retain staff

08-Sep-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

Employment expert Katrina Fox will be advising delegates at the next MA500 meeting this month (September) on how to attract and retain staff. Ahead of the event, Fox reveals some of her top tips. Nikkie Sutton reports.

Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship opportunity

03-Aug-2016 By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

Over the past couple of days, I’ve been exploring the potential staffing crisis facing hospitality businesses, and the ways in which businesses can improve productivity and retention to offset rising costs. Today, in my final article, I’ll be looking...

Training

Starting with the end in mind - rethinking how we tackle our skill needs

01-Aug-2016 By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

Ask any publican or casual dining professional about the biggest people challenge that their business faces and the answer will almost always be the same – finding skilled staff.  

Marketing

Employer Branding: The Big Sell

26-Jul-2016 By Greg Pitcher

Recruiting new staff is never easy but if you are to attract the top talent to your business it's vital to create an impressive employer brand to draw them in. 

Legal

How to avoid dress code issues in the pub trade

24-Jun-2016 By Poppleston Allen

There has been a lot of press coverage recently about dress codes in the workplace — a waitress being forced to wear heels in the workplace resulting in bleeding feet and, in another example, a receptionist turning up to work in flat shoes and being sent...

Beer

BrewDog: ‘Your friends must tell us in 30 seconds why we should hire you’

23-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

BrewDog will hire graduates based on the content of 30-second videos created by wannabe candidates’ friends.

People Development

Pub Skills Summit: Speaker line-up confirmed for exciting new event

02-Jun-2016 By Mike Berry

The speaker line-up for next month’s Pub Skills Summit has now finalised with a raft of the sector’s top employers represented.

Institute for Public Policy Research

Living wage study: Higher prices and cheaper overheads unsustainable

01-Jun-2016 By Oli Gross

The national living wage (NLW) has had a disproportionate impact on low-wage hospitality sectors and encouraged employers to offset costs by reducing overheads, according to a study from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).

Training & Skills

People matters: Winning the war for talent

16-May-2016 By Mike Berry

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s new Pub Skills Summit focuses on the great work the sector is currently doing with training and people development. Mike Berry looks at some of the themes the event will cover.

Tipping

Unite throws weight behind statutory code on tipping

04-May-2016 By Daniel Woolfson

The Unite union has called on the Government to honour the victory of hospitality workers campaigning for fairer tipping practices by enshrining it in law. 

Advice

How to deal with the National Living Wage

29-Mar-2016 By Mike Berry

Comment and advice from licensees, multiple operators and pubcos on how best to deal with the National Living Wage.

Publican Awards 2016: Best pub employer (2-50 sites)

14-Mar-2016 By Ben Winstanley

The New World Trading Company has taken home the gong for Best Pub Employer (2-50 sites), sponsored by Sky, at the 25th anniversary of the Publican Awards, held at Battersea Evolution in London.

Publican Awards 2016: Best pub employer (51+ sites)

14-Mar-2016 By Ben Winstanley

Fuller's was celebrating after being named the Pub Employer of the Year (51+ sites) at the Publican Awards.

Reader Survey

National Living Wage: Last chance to voice your views on survey

24-Feb-2016 By Mike Berry

The new National Living Wage (NLW) comes into force on 1 April and will provide a huge challenge for the pub trade.

Legislation

Immigration Bill: Fresh warnings about 'Draconian' new powers to close pubs

24-Feb-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Barrister Gary Grant has warned licensees that police and local authorities "have real teeth" to tackle pubs who employ illegal workers. 

The constant challenge of pub sector recruitment

20-Jan-2016 By Suzanne Smith

The struggle to recruit and retain good people in the hospitality industry is an all too familiar headline.

Hospitality workers opt for higher wages over 'pointless' work place perks

07-Jan-2016 By Emily Sutherland

Hospitality workers believe workplace perks like free food, more holiday and early finishes are ‘pointless’ and would prefer higher wages according to a new survey from CV Library.

Survey

Wages and vacancies on the rise in hospitality

18-Dec-2015 By M&C Allegra

Hospitality workers in the UK enjoyed a slight rise in wages in October, according to the latest information from the Office for National Statistics.

Training

How online tools are changing training of pub staff

27-Nov-2015 By Nigel Huddleston

Nigel Huddleston looks at how new online packages and innovative apps are transforming training and career development of pub staff, helping encourage long-term careers in hospitality.

Staffing

The issues of criminality when hiring - and firing - staff...

12-Oct-2015 By Adam Bernstein

Trust in your staff is key to making a business successful. Adam Bernstein looks at the problems caused by staff who steal and the potential of hiring employees with a criminal past.

Staff

Pubs should not be forced to pay apprenticeship levy, according to the BBPA

07-Oct-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Pubs should not be forced to pay the apprenticeship levy being considered by the government according to the British Beer and Pub Association, who argue it would place an excessive burden on small businesses.

Training app

Classroom in the cloud: Pubcos embrace e-learning

22-Sep-2015 By Oli Gross

Pubcos are taking advantage of a range of opportunities offered by e-learning — ensuring staff are experts while identifying outstanding employees who are dedicated to a career. 

Careers

Waging the war on pub staff recruitment

23-Jul-2015 By Perceptions Group

As many young people graduate and launch their careers this summer, the Perceptions Group asks what are we doing as an industry to wage the war on recruitment.

Comment

How to get good staff - and keep them

21-Jul-2015 By Chelsea Hankin

It’s no secret that the pub and bar sector has an issue with staff retention.  While staff turnover is falling, a reduction of 10% since 2008 according to the ALMR, the industry is still struggling to retain staff.

Wages

Report reveals average wage £6.75 in pubs

10-Jul-2015 By Oli Gross

The average hourly wage in the pub and restaurant sector is currently £6.75, according to research from Fourth Hospitality.

Let's make a career in hospitality something to be proud of

21-May-2015 By Mark Baird

Hospitality in the UK is too often seen as an industry that provides millions of jobs but few careers. As an industry, it is in our interests to change that perception, says Mark Baird, head of alcohol in society at Diageo GB.

Ad campaign tackles industry skill shortage

06-May-2015 By Emily Sutherland

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers has funded an advertising campaign run by Pub and Bar Careers to promote jobs in the sector.