In the latest IoH Broadsheet, Mike Worley FIH, Managing Director of HIT Training, explores how apprenticeships, Government incentives and a renewed commitment to young people could help hospitality businesses develop their future workforce.
With hospitality businesses facing ongoing recruitment pressures, rising employment costs and increasingly tight margins, investing in young talent can sometimes feel challenging. However, building the next generation of hospitality professionals has never been more important.
Mike Worley FIH makes the case for apprenticeships as a practical way for employers to recruit, develop and retain talent, while creating meaningful career opportunities for young people.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in skills and workforce development, Mike explores recent Government funding reforms and financial incentives designed to make apprenticeships more accessible to employers, including support for recruiting younger apprentices.
He also challenges businesses to look beyond previous experience when recruiting, highlighting the importance of enthusiasm, communication, teamwork and a willingness to learn.
The article considers how apprenticeships can support more than just entry-level recruitment, providing opportunities for existing employees to progress into supervisory and management roles, strengthening internal teams and helping businesses build a sustainable talent pipeline.
Read the latest IoH Broadsheet to discover why investing in apprenticeships could be an important step towards securing hospitality’s future workforce.
Institute of Hospitality members can follow the link below to read the full broadsheet.
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