Staffing

There is an appetite for training in diversity and inclusion, so why are employees not being granted access to it, asks Lorraine Copes

The number of job vacancies in the hospitality sector fell to 124,000 between May and July 2023, with figures down by 47,000 compared to the same time last year.

Liz Flynn, people director at London pub group Cubitt House, has warned operators to avoid the temptation to “overpromote managers” to aid retention.

The number of job vacancies in the hospitality industry has fallen by 37,000 over the past year, although the sector continues to struggle with staff shortages.