Promising start to 2015 for apprentices

The government has commended recent figures, which show that the number of young people taking part in apprenticeships and traineeships continues to rise. Figures from the January statistical first release (SFR) show provisional figures for August to October 2014. Skills Minister Nick Boles said: “At 147,500, the number of people starting an apprenticeship between August and OctoberContinue reading Promising start to 2015 for apprentices

ALMR Urge Local Authorities To Work With The Licensed Retail Trade

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee issued a report which states that 148,000 16-to-18-year olds in England are not in education, employment or training and that too many young people are falling “off the radar”. In response to this, the ALMR has advocated the licensed hospitality sector’s ability to offer productive career paths for youngstersContinue reading ALMR Urge Local Authorities To Work With The Licensed Retail Trade

“Key life skills are picked up in a bar”, says Pender

Our very own Vice Chairman, Anthony Pender has been speaking to Elliotts Agency Managing Director, James Hacon about his new role as Chairman of the BII and how he aims to raise the standards of training and support for those in the licensed retail industry. Anthony has said before that we “need more talented people” inContinue reading “Key life skills are picked up in a bar”, says Pender

ALMR Launch 9th Benchmarking Survey

The Association of License Multiple Retailers (ALMR) are calling on licensed hospitality businesses of all trading styles to contribute to their ninth edition of its annual Benchmarking Survey. The report is produced in partnership with Christie + Co and  provides a complete overview of operating costs for pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants. In the past, theContinue reading ALMR Launch 9th Benchmarking Survey

Recruitment Agencies require more hospitality staff

Pub and Bar Careers and the Perceptions Group have been promoting the hospitality industry for some time now and Vice Chairman, Anthony Pender has been stressing that their are lots of existing jobs in the sector. An article from Big Hospitality has confirmed Anthony’s claims as recruitment agencies have reported a growing demand for hospitality staff.Continue reading Recruitment Agencies require more hospitality staff