The chance to change a life – through hospitality employment

The Institute of Hospitality has joined with Nacro, the crime reduction charity, and The Clink Charity to produce a new management guide about the benefits of employing qualified ex-offenders in suitable hospitality roles. The new FREE guide, entitled Employing Ex-offenders: Making the Right Choice, confirms that in the UK over 10 million people have a criminal record – ranging from driving offences and non-custodial sentences to more serious sentences – and chances are some of these 10 million may already be in your employ.

There are numerous benefits to employing ex-offenders, who are often found to have very positive employee traits such as honesty and reliability. In addition, giving ex-offenders a second chance means that their re-offending is significantly reduced. This presents a significant benefit for employers, ex-offenders and for society as a whole.

We’ve all heard about the growing skills shortage faced by the hospitality businesses. The Clink Charity has responded by training well-qualified chefs, kitchen and front of house staff for new roles in The Clink’s own gardens, kitchens and four restaurants. This training provides offenders with the skills needed to function in the real world. Once The Clink’s graduates are available for work, they are mentored, monitored and supported by The Clink to ensure their success with new employers. The industry’s burgeoning need for new talent means The Clink’s innovative rehabilitation programme not only works, it can address serious staff shortages in the UK.

Please download the new guide to learn more about how ex-offenders could be the answer to your hospitality business’s staffing needs. Nacro and The Clink are ready to assist any hospitality business every step of the way and this brief management guide is the first step in understanding how easy it can be to change a life.