Leeds Employers Asked to Join Youth Unemployent Debate

The Yorkshire Evening Post and Leeds Community Foundation have organised a summit to discuss youth unemployment in Leeds. Nationally, and in Leeds, youth unemployment rates are dropping but the city’s policy makers are being urged to do more. Leeds figures show the number of 16-24-year-olds claiming job seekers’ allowance (JSA) has reduced by nearly 32Continue reading Leeds Employers Asked to Join Youth Unemployent Debate

Spirit Hires 100 People Through Work Academy

Spirit Pub Company has reached a milestone, by hiring its 100th employee through the Sector Based Work Academy Scheme. The pub company works in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions on its Sector Based Work Academies. The scheme sees Spirit employees mentor and support unemployed people, giving them an insight into the worldContinue reading Spirit Hires 100 People Through Work Academy

Pub Chef Recruitment Launch

On Monday 16th February, we launched the Pub Chef Recruitment Initiative campaign to attract new talent to the pub and bar industry at The Happenstance, London. Working alongside the British Beer and Pub Association and The British Institute of Innkeeping the event showcased a new video created by the BBPA to inspire young people toContinue reading Pub Chef Recruitment Launch

Could your pub be the next Responsible Business Champion?

The All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group (APCRG) has launched Constituency Awards for Responsible Businesses, asking MPs to nominate a company as their Constituency Responsible Business Champion. This is a great opportunity for local pubs, which are often a pillar of the community. So if you work at, or know of a pub that goes theContinue reading Could your pub be the next Responsible Business Champion?