7 Sep 2018

Lack of good staff remains Hospitality's weakness

From Nine To Noon, 9:09 am on 7 September 2018
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A strong hospitality sector needs staff - but can young people be convinced it's a good career option? The growth in the hospitality sector is solid, although it has slowed in the last year.

Things are looking healthy except for the fact that businesses are constantly facing the challenge of getting enough good candidates through their doors as people don't see hospitality as a viable career option. Can perceptions be changed?

Lynn is joined by Marisa Bidois - the Chief Executive of the Restaurant Association and Vicki Lee who heads Hospitality New Zealand to talk through the challenges.