Majority of hospitality and leisure businesses set to increase wages in 2015: survey
By Jak Phillips
The survey also found that around half (49 per cent) of hospitality and leisure operators are expecting to boost staff levels in 2015 Credit: Shutterstock.com / michaeljung
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector are planning to increase wages in the year ahead, according to a new employment survey.
The Barclays Employers Survey 2015, which questioned 666 UK businesses across all sectors, revealed the fact that wage growth has been outstripping inflation in recent months has led to the positive business outlook. It also found that around half (49 per cent) of hospitality and leisure operators are expecting to boost staff levels in 2015, up from 47 per cent last year.
Despite the sunnier outlook, the report also found that the sector is experiencing more shortages within skilled trade roles than most other sectors (70 per cent compared to 54 per cent overall). Analysing the type of role that hospitality and leisure businesses are looking to create over the next year, there is a marked increase in jobs at senior management level, with a jump to 47 per cent, from 27 per cent last year. Among businesses looking to increase staff levels, the survey also reports a hike in those looking to recruit at a low/unskilled level, up to 100 per cent from 66 per cent in 2014.
“As confidence returns to the sector, it is reassuring to see businesses looking to recruit across a range of roles,” said Mike Saul, head of Hospitality & Leisure at Barclays.
“That said, access to labour is clearly a growing issue for many. With further Barclays research forecasting that by 2017, total expenditure by domestic and overseas consumers in the UK will reach over £135bn, it is imperative that businesses have the right people in the right jobs to ensure they are well-positioned for these future growth opportunities.”
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of
businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector are planning to increase wages in the year
ahead, according to a new employment survey.
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branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the
US.
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challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
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fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
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Majority of hospitality and leisure businesses set to increase wages in 2015: survey
By Jak Phillips
The survey also found that around half (49 per cent) of hospitality and leisure operators are expecting to boost staff levels in 2015 Credit: Shutterstock.com / michaeljung
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector are planning to increase wages in the year ahead, according to a new employment survey.
The Barclays Employers Survey 2015, which questioned 666 UK businesses across all sectors, revealed the fact that wage growth has been outstripping inflation in recent months has led to the positive business outlook. It also found that around half (49 per cent) of hospitality and leisure operators are expecting to boost staff levels in 2015, up from 47 per cent last year.
Despite the sunnier outlook, the report also found that the sector is experiencing more shortages within skilled trade roles than most other sectors (70 per cent compared to 54 per cent overall). Analysing the type of role that hospitality and leisure businesses are looking to create over the next year, there is a marked increase in jobs at senior management level, with a jump to 47 per cent, from 27 per cent last year. Among businesses looking to increase staff levels, the survey also reports a hike in those looking to recruit at a low/unskilled level, up to 100 per cent from 66 per cent in 2014.
“As confidence returns to the sector, it is reassuring to see businesses looking to recruit across a range of roles,” said Mike Saul, head of Hospitality & Leisure at Barclays.
“That said, access to labour is clearly a growing issue for many. With further Barclays research forecasting that by 2017, total expenditure by domestic and overseas consumers in the UK will reach over £135bn, it is imperative that businesses have the right people in the right jobs to ensure they are well-positioned for these future growth opportunities.”
Falling unemployment and a strengthening UK economy mean that 60 per cent of
businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector are planning to increase wages in the year
ahead, according to a new employment survey.
“We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms”
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consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Study Active has legally acquired the name “Premier Global” and select Premier Global
branding assets from Assessment Technologies Institute LLC, part of Ascend Learning in the
US.
As one of the most energy-intensive industries in the UK, leisure facilities face a critical
challenge in balancing net zero goals, funding and increased costs.
11 to 14 April saw the fitness industry impressively demonstrate just how innovative it is in
fulfilling its responsibility for a healthy society at FIBO in Cologne. Over 1,000 exhibitors
and partners generated boundless enthusiasm among 129,668 visitors from 114 countries.
At 2024 Milan Design Week, Technogym celebrated its 40 years with the special exhibition
"Design to Move”, featuring 40 unique Technogym Benches – one of the brand's iconic products
– designed by 40 different international designers and artists from all over the world.