Disability Confident Scheme

The Disability Confident scheme supports employers like you to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace. Get ahead Disability Confident organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better. They’re changing behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks and communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusiveContinue reading Disability Confident Scheme

Lifetime Training wins at AAC Awards

Lifetime Training has won Catering and Hospitality Apprenticeship Provider of the Year at the Annual Apprenticeship Conference held in Birmingham. More than 500 people celebrated the winners at a glittering gala dinner, now in its second year. Organised by FE Week and the Association of Employment and Learning Providers, there were two types of awards:Continue reading Lifetime Training wins at AAC Awards

Five simple ways to keep employees happy

As an employer, it is crucial that you keep your employees happy within the workplace. You may not have considered this before, but it is an hugely important part of your role; after all, unhappy employees are not productive, they don’t go the extra mile, and they don’t offer a good overall impression of yourContinue reading Five simple ways to keep employees happy

Casual Dining Group completes pilot of refugee work experience programme

Casual Dining Group (CDG) has completed a pilot programme that helps Syrian refugees gain skills and experience to work in the hospitality industry. The programme, run in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions, World Jewish Relief and SPS Training Solutions, saw nine refugees undergo three weeks’ training that included work at Bella ItaliaContinue reading Casual Dining Group completes pilot of refugee work experience programme

BaxterStorey Supports Disadvantaged Youth Into Employment

The exciting world of hospitality offers diverse careers with opportunities for progression, BaxterStorey is always looking for ways to share them with the next generation. In partnership with Action for Children and Hi!, the Scotland team opened its doors to twelve young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds, offering a two-week work placement at City of Glasgow College and Glasgow Caledonian University.Continue reading BaxterStorey Supports Disadvantaged Youth Into Employment