This is the fifth event in a series of industry based events aimed at looking into some of the issues that we face on a daily basis, giving you the tools to understand them, move forward and take action.
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An issue that creeps up in nearly all of our conversations with employers is the issue of staffing. Employers are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and maintain a full team.
With uncertainty of the Brexit outcome majorly affecting EU Citizens long term plans and a feeling of disconnect with the younger emerging generation of workers there has never been a more crucial time to talk.
We need to get creative and come up with positive actions that can help to get more staff into this industry.
So whether you work in the industry, own a business, work in a social enterprise - this event is for you.
The conference is a forum and open discussion for people to come up with solutions and take positive steps towards recruiting and retaining people in hospitality. There will be a board range of people there from restaurateurs, to wellbeing people, colleges and social enterprises. We want to hear what you think works, what doesn't work and how you do things.
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This event is open to anyone working in the Hospitality industry in any capacity.
We will have a few key speakers from colleges, social enterprises and businesses followed by an open forum for you to meet, connect and find ways of working together in the future. Food will be provided by the dream team at Passo in Old Street. Grab tickets fast - we are really excited for this one!
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"The hospitality industry is the 3rd biggest employer in the UK, accounting for 3.2m jobs through direct employment in 2017, and a further 2.8m indirectly. The industry generated over £72bn of Gross Value Added directly to the UK economy, and a further £86bn indirectly. However, cost pressures are taking their toll, with the most recent economic data showing the first notable decline in employment that the hospitality industry has experienced since the 2008/09 economic downturn" (UK Hospitality Oct 2018)