Blogs

Shining a light on the colleges developing the future talent pipeline for hospitality

As the government recently set out plans to transform the training and skills system, backed by continued investment in college buildings and facilities, colleges are taking centre focus again this week with the #CollegesWeek campaign celebrating the all the great things that colleges do to support people, grow industries and communities.

The Lifetime Skills Guarantee: Three factors for success

The Lifetime Skills Guarantee provides a strong signal that learning and development is the way to progress, but what's needed to make it a success? Our UK Director Sandra Kelly shares her views in this article for FE News.

Building back with a skilled hospitality & tourism workforce

Over 40,000 jobs are at risk across the hospitality & tourism industry in Northern Ireland. In this opinion piece for Hospitality Review NI our Northern Ireland Director & Project Director for the Hospitality & Tourism Skills network, Roisin McKee highlights the support packages available to help businesses retain talent through this difficult time & develop the skills needed for the future.

Why looking after our people is more critical now than ever

Employers across the industry are confronting a stark reality never faced before. With up to one million jobs at risk of redundancy across the industry if furlough is not extended, today’s challenges are unparalleled, leaving many feeling powerless. In this blog for Scottish Tourism Alliance we explore the extraordinary set of transferable skills those working in hospitality and tourism hold. 

Using transferable skills and values to bridge the gap across industries

We are all part of a changing work landscape.  What we knew and understood even just six months ago has been shaken up and is evolving before our eyes.  The new norm isn’t static, it’s shifting and continuously finding new ways to survive.  

Real people: How experience and skills empowered me to look elsewhere

COVID-19 has forced many out of work and into thinking ‘what now?’.  Finding something meaningful that not only pays the bills but also builds upon existing skills might seem impossible in the current climate.  But it’s important to remember and take stock, having experience in one role or industry, doesn’t have to confine us. It can make us stronger. 

Navigating turbulent times – travel sector embraces resilience

The unexpected news that tourists arriving from Spain will have to self-quarantine on their return to the UK, coupled with growing question marks about travel to other European destinations, highlights the precarious and uncertain environment that the travel sector is currently grappling with.

Now more than ever, leaders in the travel sector need both resilience and clear-headed thinking. But it’s not always easy to take a strategic, longer term approach whilst at the same time fire-fighting yet another crisis.

Top 10 factors your staff should be trained in to keep customers & colleagues safe beyond Covid-19

As the government announces face masks are to become mandatory in shops across England we are further reminded of the importance of everyone’s role in minimising risk to help keep each other safe.  So what are the key aspects your staff should be trained in for you to be confident they’re empowered to keep customers and colleagues protected?