Human Resource Management

McDonald’s launches dedicated unit to investigate workplace allegations

24-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s has established a dedicated Investigation Handling Unit following fresh allegations published last week that detailed a ‘toxic work environment’ in its UK restaurants.

McDonald’s admits it’s ‘fallen short’ amid fresh allegations of ‘toxic’ workplace culture

18-Jul-2023 By James McAllister

McDonald’s admits it has ‘fallen short’ following fresh allegations made by current and recent UK staff that detail a ‘toxic work environment’.

McDonald’s commits to better protect its staff from sexual harassment following reports of a ‘toxic culture’

08-Feb-2023 By Joe Lutrario

McDonald’s has signed a legal agreement with the equality watchdog to better protect its UK staff from sexual harassment following a report that detailed a ‘toxic culture’ that saw ‘at least 1,000 women abused and predatory employees moved to different...

Ceri Gott: "everyone should feel safe at work"

31-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The director of people and performance at Hawksmoor on creating progressive HR policies to support female hospitality workers.

Nick Gibson on tackling the sexual harassment of women in the workplace

26-Mar-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The owner of Islington’s The Drapers Arms discusses the measures he’s put in place to ensure women feel safe and supported at work.

Compass Group UK & Ireland: By 2020 50% of chef workforce will be female

20-Apr-2016 By Emma Eversham

Compass Group UK & Ireland is working to tackle the shortage of female chefs in the industry by pledging to have at least 50 per cent of its chef workforce made up of women by 2020. 

Could better staff engagement solve hospitality’s recruitment problem?

07-Jan-2016 By Emma Eversham

Despite its great prospects for growth the hospitality sector still has one of the highest turnover rates of any industry. 

Recruitment: Selecting the right candidates

21-Jul-2014 By Melodie Michel

Once the challenge of attracting applicants has been overcome, hospitality recruiters find themselves with the task of selecting the right candidates for their brand - ultimately aiming for improved staff retention.

Hilton UK launches week-long recruitment drive to fill 700 jobs

17-Apr-2012 By Emma Eversham

Hotel group Hilton is running a week of promotional activity around recruitment to help fill 700 jobs across its properties in the UK and promote hospitality as a valid career option.