David Bartlett

Mental Heath Awareness Week I’ve always been a ‘sharer’ and let’s face it, the Job I do, everyone shares everything with me so you would think talking about my own mental health would come easily to me. Maybe ….with my friends & family - but popping it all over linked in? Maybe not so much…. So because I think it isn’t & shouldn’t be a taboo subject and because it’s good to share your story to help others and because it’s mental health awareness week - I’m going to be brave. My mental health declined significantly during covid. Having severe panic attacks, palpitations & seriously debilitating bouts of anxiety which were so psychologically & psychically impactful I became some kind of neurotic over worker - working 19 hour days thinking I needed to be everything to everyone. Doing nothing well. Then my dad died (2021). Then I could not get out of crisis mode. Felt like I had to be ‘perfect’ & constantly prove myself. I was diagnosed with ‘high functioning’ anxiety in 2022 but just really ignored the damage I was doing to my mind & body. 2022 was a very hard year for me - for various different reasons. I made career decisions & choices that I thought were right (they weren’t) but learnt so much about what WAS right. (And met some amazing people) I had a serious health issue (now all resolved) and I eventually in June 2023 I found the right place for me at work, got some proper help & support, went on a journey to physical health & got a dog! Fast forward to today. I’m happy, healthy, fitter emotionally, mentally & physically more than I’ve ever been. Life throws us multiple curveballs. I thought I was resilient and I could ‘cope’ but it transpires no one is an island & we all need help. Moving outside in the woods gives me a sense of peace & calm. Gives me energy for the day & refocuses me on what’s important. Whatever your story - please find a way to ask for help - and take it. It will change your life ❤️ #moveformentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

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⚽ There might be some sore heads and even some no shows today. How will you be dealing with any unauthorsied absences? Well I have that covered in the Managing Absence module in Your HR Hub. If you need quick guidance on the best way to deal with anyone who hasn't turned up to work, or for that matter anyone on short or long term sickness or maternity and paternity leave, these scenarios are all covered in the Managing Absence module. If you'd like to find out more about Your HR Hub, please send me a message. #hr #hospitality #hrconsultant #managingabsence

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This week we’ve been helping our hospitality and retail clients with recruitment – a massive issue in this sector.  Here are some of our tips:  - Define your ideal candidate: before starting the recruitment process, take the time to define the qualities, skills and attributes you’re looking for in your new recruit. - Write a compelling job description to align with your needs. - Use multiple recruitment channels: Think about where your audience might be looking for this role and ensure you are advertising in these places, where possible. - Define the application and screening process.  - Ensure your compensation and benefits package is up to date.  - Provide comprehensive training and onboarding.  We’ve got loads of hospitality and retail HR tips on the website or get in touch with myself or Nicky Mori if you would like some advice.  #HospitalityHR #Hospitality #Retail

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Heads Up TO EMPLOYERS! Your next leader isn't hiding on job boards... They're either: 1) Already on your team In this case, → Give them a promotion 2) Thriving elsewhere In this case → They require headhunting 🕵‍♂️ 3) Chatting with top talent within hospitality In this case → You need to talk to us.. Top TALENT won't just hit "apply" on any random LinkedIn job posting/ Or at any job ads platform.. Many will only consider companies based on: -Connections -Referrals -trust So if you're not talking to the people who know the game... In other words, recruitment specialists You're missing out on a massive pool of talent ‍

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Case study: We worked with Miss Polly Café for two years to streamline its processes and hospitality HR.  The challenge: The business scaled in a short space of time, leaving the founders overwhelmed with admin tasks, taking them away from the core of the business.  The solution: We matched Miss Polly with our hospitality expert, Nicky, who conducted a full HR audit to understand any gaps. From this, she created a full Hospitality HR strategy in line with the business KPIs. This included • Full contract reviews – ensuring consistency across the board.  • Created HR policies and procedures to keep the business protected. • Introduction of a company handbook.  • Introduced a rota management system.  • Salary benchmarking to ensure that salaries were consistent and competitive to attract and retain the best staff. • Outsourced payroll.  • Introduced staff training. • Established an appraisal process for all employees. • Assisted with recruitment and vetting of all staff, including right to work checks. • Advised and participated in any grievance or disciplinary conversations and decisions as needed. • Introduced Breathe as an HR software system to manage holidays and absence. https://lnkd.in/en7rkk7V  #HRconsultants #Hospitality #HospitalityHR

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New episode of Is This Room Free? - the podcast for your HR career out now!!! We have a first for the podcast - it's the very first time that I've had two guests feature on one episode. I'm joined by Gemma Ellison and Lisa LLoyd who are both returning guests from this series. Since my recording with Gemma in October 2023, the pair have teamed up to create Leadership Labs which provide a truly unique approach to helping leaders tackle issues and drive change. Both highly passionate about workplace culture they also recognised that the general formats for Leadership development simply didn't go far enough or were too generic. They knew that something better could be achieved. What they have created are mechanisms for honesty, collaboration, and peer support and learning. At the same time, they are pushing the boundaries by encouraging leaders to tackle 'experiments' that are measured and assessed to help drive positive change in their businesses. I absolutely love the concept and format they have come up with. Whilst not the traditional format for this podcast, it's still a compelling listen, especially for any HR folk tasked with supporting leadership development in their organisations or even HR leaders themselves. You can listen and download now from anywhere you get your podcasts. #hrpodcast #podcast #hrcareers #humanresources #leadership #culture

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New episode of Is This Room Free? - the podcast for your HR career out now!!! We have a first for the podcast - it's the very first time that I've had two guests feature on one episode. I'm joined by Gemma Ellison and Lisa LLoyd who are both returning guests from this series. Since my recording with Gemma in October 2023, the pair have teamed up to create Leadership Labs which provide a truly unique approach to helping leaders tackle issues and drive change. Both highly passionate about workplace culture they also recognised that the general formats for Leadership development simply didn't go far enough or were too generic. They knew that something better could be achieved. What they have created are mechanisms for honesty, collaboration, and peer support and learning. At the same time, they are pushing the boundaries by encouraging leaders to tackle 'experiments' that are measured and assessed to help drive positive change in their businesses. I absolutely love the concept and format they have come up with. Whilst not the traditional format for this podcast, it's still a compelling listen, especially for any HR folk tasked with supporting leadership development in their organisations or even HR leaders themselves. You can listen and download now from anywhere you get your podcasts. #hrpodcast #podcast #hrcareers #humanresources #leadership #culture

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Don't overlook the quiet performers in your recruitment game, the so-called passive candidates! 🧑🏽‍🤝‍🧑🏼 Remember, these candidates already thrive in their current roles, making them polished assets with hands-on experience, less in need of additional training, and ready to contribute from day one. They're more likely to present a genuine picture of their capabilities, free from the pressure active candidates might feel to overstate their skills in a bid to secure a job. Aligning with your organization's values and vision can be the game-changer you need. Passive candidates aren't just looking for any job; they seek roles that resonate with their career aspirations and personal ethics. To dive deeper into this dynamic dimension of hiring, check out our latest blog. You'll gain actionable insights on how to approach and secure passive talent effectively. ⬇️ #passivecandidates #talent #hospitality #hiring #recruitment #talenthive

Reflecting on a busy week past and the influx of candidates registering for new opportunities, and listening to all their reasons etc. What stands out to me is that after covid, and the lack of staff that was generating large volumes of media coverage, it provided a huge opportunity for our industry to reset and revive itself. Many have, and are doing brilliantly at it, it’s a joy to watch. Albeit, I closed my laptop on Friday in complete disarray at the hard work many industry leaders are doing to position our industry as a career prospect for the next generation, yet disappointingly the same conversations are still arising… ❌ 🔹Working 13 hour days, 🔹no breaks, 🔹money being deducted for breaks, 🔹having tips being deducted to pay minimum wage increase does not appeal to anyone, and rightly so. 🧍🏻🧍🏻‍♀️We have come so far in navigating life in hospitality after covid. Let’s all practice what we preach, and advertise as we have so much wonderful talent we don’t want to lose to other industries. ✅ Workplace culture is pivotal to recruiting and retaining talent, and it’s important to remember every person and business is an ambassador for our industry. 🥇 In other news, Daly Recruitment (Hospitality / Tourism Management & Executive level) have an array of fabulous talent looking to change their direction and seek new opportunities so please don’t hesitate to get in touch. ✅ Candidates, you deserve better and I look forward to helping you to achieve this 🙌🏻 #hospitality #workplaceculture #hospitalityindustry #reflections #industryspotlight #employerbranding #realtime #leadership #attractandretain #recruitmentspecialists

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Time to reflect after day 1 at the CIPD Festival of Work. A range of topics were covered including performance consulting, culture, line management, leadership success profiles, neurodivergence, employee experiences and perhaps the most hard hitting delivery of the motherhood penalty. This festival isn’t just for HR professionals, if you play any role in people leadership or management then get yourself along for free days of learning and thought provoking sessions. #CIPDfestivalofwork #pregnantthenscrewed #peoplemanagement #leadership

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A huge thank you to Addleshaw Goddard for an excellent training day on Changing Workplace Culture in 2024: Ethics, technology and the future of employment law.   There were many take aways for me, but in particular:   ➕ ➖ The benefits and risks of AI to businesses and the HR and legal considerations ✒ Preparing for the future of employment law following the General Election So, I shall be keeping a close eye on the many HR and employment law changes that are proposed by the new government.   The ones that are grabbing the headlines are:   ⚫ Day one right for unfair dismissal ⭕ Banning zero hours contracts ⚫ Entitlement to statutory sick pay from 1st day of sickness   But there are many more such as ‘Right to switch off’ and ‘Changes in flexible working’, that will impact the hospitality industry.   Any new or proposed changes will require debate, consultation and approval, so it’s a tall order to get these through within the suggested 100 days.   Watch this space, I certainly will be!   #hr #hrconsultant #hrlaw #hospitality

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Learn how restaurants and hospitality businesses meet their top HR challenges so they can work smarter, not harder — and focus more on delivering the best service to their customers.

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Learn how restaurants and hospitality businesses meet their top HR challenges so they can work smarter, not harder — and focus more on delivering the best service to their customers.

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"Events budgets expand at fastest rate on record, with 2024/25 expected to be another strong year for the segment." According to a recent report from S&P Global, businesses are prioritising event budgets post-pandemic and growth has been maintained since 2022. As UK businesses increase event attendance and sponsorship in the early part of this year, B2B event businesses can expect a trickle down into greater revenue and profits heading into H2 of 2024 and 2025. Despite national recession, there's clearly an appetite for events and they're the prioritised marketing channel for many businesses and a great bellwether for renewed confidence and optimism. With anticipated sustained growth, now is a critical time to build out teams and grow headcount. If you're looking to hire experienced salespeople, conference producers, marketers, or operations people - reach out and we can discuss hiring plans for now and the long-term. Drop me a DM or an email on george@media-contacts.co.uk #eventprofs #b2bevents #eventsindustry #eventbudgets

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"Transferable skills" a sentence banded around by many, but actually, rarely taken into account. I come from a 20 year background in hospitality, and after some time, wanted to feel challenged in my career once again. When looking at roles that I reasonably thought my skills would match or be transferable towards, I was often met with "oh, but you haven't worked in this area, yes, we see your transferable skills" and I would hear no more. not to say all skills are transferable, I'm talking within reason. Recruiters and companies, need to take the the time to assess properly the transferable skills, could they work? does a combination of those skills paired with person and culture fit produce an ideal candidate that would have otherwise been overlooked? I would not have my current role, if my employer had not taken the time, to assess my skills, pinpoint where I could shine, learn and grow to be the valuable asset you hope any new employee would become. not assessing these transferable skills accurately, is preventing countless opportunities from happening, it also feels incredibly lazy! #recruiting #recruitment #discuss #skills #thoughts #debate #responsible

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😆 Absolutely nothing compares to the impact of meeting in person.... Yesterday, I had the incredible pleasure of finally meeting Andrew Dawson face-to-face after supporting him remotely on all things HR for over 2 years 👩‍💻 The occasion? 🙋‍♀️ Delivering an in-depth team development workshop for Andrew and his team at Down Hall - Hotel | Spa | Estate Throughout the day, we dived deep into the intricacies of individual and team dynamics – uncovering valuable insights 💡 into behaviours, motivations, communication styles and team relationships It was immensely rewarding to witness the team's growth 🌱 and self-awareness, setting the stage for them to execute their business strategy as a high-performing team One of the highlights of the workshop was utilising the powerful MiRo psychometric assessments 🔴🟡🔵🟢 This tool provides a comprehensive understanding of each team member's strengths and areas for development. By unlocking 🔓 their full potential, we were able to foster a more cohesive and effective team dynamic If you're seeking to reignite 🔥 your team's spirit, foster teamwork and collaboration, or cultivate strong leaders, MiRo is the catalyst for informed decision-making and more effective team leadership than ever before! Our session wasn’t just about immediate results 📊 but about setting a foundation for continuous growth and success. The insights gained will empower the team to navigate challenges more effectively, communicate with greater clarity, and achieve their goals with renewed energy 🔋 🤔 Ready to embark on your team’s transformational journey? Let's chat 🤙 and explore how I can help elevate your team's performance and productivity! Together, we can create a roadmap for success and unlock the full potential of your team 🛣️ #TeamDevelopment #TeamGrowth #BusinessSuccess #PsychometricAssessments

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As they say, without goals you cannot score. So often in Hospitality we drift from role to role living in the now but not thinking about the future. Personally I wouldn't change anything but I think we all have those sliding door moments that we look back on and think "what if? " Hastings People is always up for a conversation about careers, not just jobs. Click the link below to read more about the planning process and why it can be an effective tool for understanding what is next. https://bit.ly/3Kn5Qbh #findyourplace #recruitment #Hospitality

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🌟 Keeping Top Talent: Essential for Success 🌟 The hospitality industry is dynamic, and holding onto top performers is vital. As a recruitment expert, I've witnessed the steep turnover expenses. Here's my condensed strategy for maintaining your best talent: 🛠️ Support Professional Development Career progression is vital. Provide training and workshops, so your team can see their future with you and choose to stay. 🤝 Encourage a Recognition Culture Never underestimate a heartfelt 'thank you.' Regularly celebrate your team's efforts; it's a simple yet effective way to boost morale. 💬 Prioritize Open Communication A two-way feedback culture makes employees feel valued and respected, which is essential for retention. 🏖️ Ensure Work-Life Harmony In hospitality, burnout is a threat. Promote time off and flexible schedules to keep staff satisfied and balanced. 🎉 Cultivate Community Foster strong connections through social events and team-building. A united team is more likely to stick together. Investment in your team is an investment in your business's future. Elevate your staff, and they'll elevate your success. #EmployeeRetention #Hospitality #CareerDevelopment

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