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Travelodge has announced that it has received a record number of applications for JuMP, its junior management apprenticeship programme, as university applications plummet. The budget hotel group said it had received more than 3,000 CVs for its 45 apprentice positions, equating to 66 school-leavers going after every position.
Posted: 10 February 2012 | 10:33
The high-profile death of a former Jamie Oliver chef has prompted a renewed effort to combat the stigma surrounding depression within the restaurant and catering industry. Dave Ahern, head chef at Ben's Canteen in south London, is to stage a charity dinner...
Posted: 10 February 2012 | 10:33
A recent YouGov survey suggested that one-third of the UK population is in debt. Janine Mills explains what help is available for managers to tackle personal finance problems in the workplace
Posted: 03 February 2012 | 08:22
Under a shake-up of maternity and paternity rights, there will soon be flexible leave open to both parents. Legal expert James Hall explains what the dramatic changes to parental leave will mean for employers
Posted: 01 February 2012 | 16:21
Around one-third of hospitality businesses in London say they will not increase pay - or even try to cut wages - this year, according to a report from accountants RSM Tenon. Some 92 owners, chief executives and directors from hotels, restaurants, bars, pubs, clubs and spas took part in the survey...
Posted: 24 January 2012 | 15:46
There has been progress in closing the gender pay gap, but women are still some way of parity with their male colleagues. Emilie Bennetts examines equal pay legislation and how to avoid discrimination claims
Posted: 20 January 2012 | 12:14
Could you benefit from the Government's youth unemployment package by taking on apprentices? Legal expert Emilie Bennetts explains how to offer valuable internships without being accused of taking advantage
Posted: 23 December 2011 | 11:51
If an employee's annual leave coincides with a period of ill health, are they within their rights to claim the holiday later? Legal expert Katee Dias explains
Posted: 16 December 2011 | 17:23
Employees have a right to holiday and family leave such as maternity leave. Do they have any other rights to time off work?
Posted: 12 December 2011 | 15:14
The migration cap is making life tough for London businesses, particularly in the restaurant sector. A survey of 123 firms by the London Chamber of Commerce found that 23% had found it difficult to fill vacancies as a result of the cap, introduced in April this year...
Posted: 08 December 2011 | 12:21
Are you duty bound to pay someone while they stay overnight at your operation? Paul McMahon says employers need to wake up to the issue
Posted: 05 December 2011 | 15:24
The dispersal of hospitality jobs across the country is extremely unequal, despite the fact the sector employs 2.1 million people in a broad range of occupations. That's one of the findings to come out of the recent Hospitality Employment Index from Caterer.com...
Posted: 02 December 2011 | 11:56
Though overall claims received by tribunals have fallen, part time worker and age discrimination claims have shot up. Legal expert Emilie Bennetts explains what employers can do to protect themselves
Posted: 29 November 2011 | 15:39
XpertHR Small Business - a service run by Caterer and Hotelkeepere_SSRqs sister website, XpertHR - explains your responsibilities with regard to the Agency Workers Regulations
Posted: 25 November 2011 | 16:32
Business Secretary Vince Cable has detailed changes to employment law designed to make it easier for small businesses to let employees go. The Government will consider exempting "micro-firms" (those with fewer than 10 employees) from employment regulations.
Posted: 23 November 2011 | 13:13
How should you respond when asked informally about someone you once worked with? Be careful what you say about them, warns Katee Dias
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 12:01
Marriott Hotels in Scotland has become one of the first businesses in Scotland to join Women 1st. Women 1st is the part industry and Skills Development Scotland-funded initiative that provides training and mentoring for women...
Posted: 17 November 2011 | 10:01
In the third part of a series of extracts from Learnpurple's book, Purple your People, the author and company CEO Jane Sunley takes a look at recruitment and selection and asks whether businesses are missing out on opportunities?
Posted: 07 November 2011 | 11:28
Hotel companies are beginning to head hunt for vacancies at middle management level, as well as for top positions, in an effort to minimise the risk of hiring the wrong person, according to recruitment company HVS Executive Search...
Posted: 02 November 2011 | 11:30
Exclusive survey shows high unemployment has eased Olympic staff worries
Posted: 12 October 2011 | 15:42
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