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Ken Crosland, from Ark for Business, explains how the organisation can help businesses to address alcohol and drug abuse among employees
Posted: 24 June 2011 | 15:49
Three Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal has become the principal patron of hospitality industry charity Hospitality Action. Meanwhile, three top industry figures have been appointed patrons: Jason Atherton, chef-proprietor of Pollen Street Social; Nigel Haworth, chef-proprietor of Northcote; and Phil Hooper, corporate affairs director of Sodexo.
Posted: 19 May 2011 | 12:23
Continually surprised by the problems and attitudes among chefs, Neil Kirby, proprietor of the Langham hotel, Eastbourne, believes it's time to make them feel appreciated, rather than isolated below stairs in the kitchen.
Posted: 27 August 2010 | 14:55
A young chef at Lime Wood country house hotel near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, has died following a suspected heroin overdose. Philip Alford, who had worked...
Posted: 13 July 2010 | 15:48
Taking drugs or alcohol at work can be gross misconduct, but if you think your staff are being affected by what they take away from work you need to deal with the situation carefully and fairly. Matthew Tom explains.
Posted: 25 June 2010 | 12:54
Story of the week: Phil Howard is one of Britain's most accomplished and respected chefs - he's also a recovering drug addict. Watch Caterer's exclusive interview with the Michelin-starred chef. The future of VisitEngland's accommodation bookings system, EnglandNet, is in jeopardy and more...
Posted: 04 September 2009 | 16:30
Phil Howard is one of Britain's most accomplished and respected chefs - he's also a recovering drug addict. Here, to conclude Caterer's Be Aware campaign, he talks candidly to Ark Foundation consultant Peter Kay about battling addiction, his brother's fatal overdose and the impact drugs had on his professional and private life.
Posted: 04 September 2009 | 11:31
Phil Howard is one of Britain's most accomplished and respected chefs - he's also a recovering drug addict. Here, to conclude Caterer's Be Aware campaign, he talks candidly to Ark Foundation consultant Peter Kay about battling addiction, his brother's fatal overdose and the impact drugs had on his professional and private life.
Posted: 03 September 2009 | 11:49
Jonathan Raggett, managing director of Red Carnation Hotels, warns hospitality employers to look out for signs of alcohol and drug abuse among staff as the pressure of the recession hits home.
Posted: 12 March 2009 | 00:00
Peter Kay is consultant to the Ark Foundation, the charity devoted to providing awareness of the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse within the hospitality...
Posted: 19 February 2009 | 00:00
Hoteliers have been urged to take the threat of alcoholism and drug abuse seriously, as staff face a tough year ahead due to the pressures of the recession.
Posted: 21 January 2009 | 08:00
We know it goes on, but most of us pretend it's not happening. However, two of the industry's most high-profile chefs, Jamie Oliver and Heston Blumenthal, along with dependency education service the Ark Foundation, have had to face up to heavy consumption of drink and drugs among their staff. Here they talk to Ark founder Peter Kay about problems they've encountered
Posted: 17 July 2008 | 00:00
Pub and bar managers in Kensington and Chelsea have been warned they need to work harder to reduce cocaine use on their premises after 39 of 41 pubs in the London borough were found to have traces of the drug.
Posted: 14 July 2008 | 07:00
All hospitality employers should incorporate the subject of drug and alcohol misuse into staff induction processes, health and safety meetings and employee handbooks, according to a leading hotelier.
Posted: 28 February 2008 | 10:30
Prevention is better than cure, but hospitality employers cannot ignore those who are already victims of drink and drug abuse, warns Harry Murray, managing director of Lucknam Park and Master Innholder
Posted: 28 February 2008 | 00:00
A year ago the Ark Foundation launched a consultancy arm to help businesses deal with the problem of drink and drug dependency in a constructive way. The man behind it is Ken Crosland, who knows all about the dangers of alcohol abuse. Mark Lewis went to meet him
Posted: 03 January 2008 | 00:00
Peter Kay, the chief executive of the Sporting Chance Clinic, says there are various telltale signs to look out for which could indicate that one of your colleagues or employees has a problem with drink or drugs. These include:
Posted: 10 December 2007 | 16:39
The guidelines issued by the Government
Posted: 10 December 2007 | 16:34
A model workplace policy on substance misuse may cover the following:
Posted: 10 December 2007 | 16:30
When someone is developing a problem with alcohol, there are usually “tell-tale signs” which are beginning to show in their lives. How can you tell whether you or someone close to you may have a problem? Please take a moment to look at the following questions and answer them as honestly as possible.
Posted: 10 December 2007 | 16:17
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