Ornua’s Post

NATIONAL DIVERSITY & INCLUSION AWARDS 2024 The only dedicated awards to celebrate D&I progress in Ireland   Musgrave – Ireland’s leading food retail, wholesale and foodservice company - is the proud sponsor of the award that honours a team member who is making a difference to D&I in the workplace. Musgrave is an established leader in D&I and they have shared insights and experience from their journey in a short video clip here – https://lnkd.in/etMPnYPf   Maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the awards means that Musgrave is not able to enter the awards and has no involvement in the judging process.   All 11 award categories are OPEN NOW for entries/nominations - free to enter - from individuals, groups, businesses and organisations from all sectors that are contributing to progress. Full details/Enter or Nominate here - www.NDIawards.ie (Closing Date - 20 October 2023)   Further information and queries, email: awards@irishcentrefordiversity.ie   #diversityandinclusion #celebratediversity #diversityawards #diversityevents

DIAGEO IS VERY BIG COMPANY THEN HOW YOUR EMPLOYING THIRD RATED BASTARDS TO WORK FOR DIAGEO UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF SOME ROADSIDE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE BOARD IN THE YEAR 2016 IS IT POSSIBLE BY A WORLD BIG CORPORATE TO CONFIRM AN EMPLOYEE OF 26 YEARS IN THE SAME COMPANY AS SLAVE BY SOME ROADSIDE PORAMBOKE COMPANIES BASTARDS EMPLOYEES OF 2016 WHY DIAGEO EMPLOYING ROADSIDE BEGGARS FOR THIS TOP POSITION THESE ROADSIDE PORAMBOKE BASTARDS WORK FOR THEIR REMUNERATION NOT FOR THE COMPANY STATUS AND STANDARD

We are heading to ExCeL London for The Street Food Business Expo to talk on the main stage about a subject I am hugely passionate about - Prioritising Your People in Hospitality. Here are some of the critical points for discussion - What are the key elements of creating a workplace culture that makes employees feel valued and appreciated?   Can you share specific examples or strategies for fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture?   What are some practical ways to attract and hire top talent within the hospitality sector?   What strategies can you implement not only to attract but also keep your top talent engaged and committed to your company?   How can managers and team leaders effectively communicate the value of each employee's contribution to the organisation?   How do you ensure that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but integral parts of your organization's DNA   Can you share some best practices for providing ongoing professional development and growth opportunities for your employees?   How can you measure the success of your strategies to increase employee satisfaction and well-being?   Are there any innovative approaches or technologies you've come across that enhance the employee experience and strengthen a company's commitment to its people?   Can you share any real-life success stories or case studies of companies that have excelled in prioritising their people?   What advice would you give to those out there who are just beginning on their journey and are committed to ensuring they prioritise their people? What would you say to any of these points....? #hospitality #people #positive #culture #discussion

We are delighted to catch-up with Sherman Brown, Village Manager at Burwood Terrace, and another of our amazing award winners at Keyton. Sherman and team took out the National Blueforce People’s Choice Award for Best Village & Community 2023! Sherman himself was awarded the VIC/TAS Village Manager of the Year 2023 and was also a finalist for National Award for Village Manager of the Year. He talks below about what the award means to him, the village and the team. ◾️What does it mean to win the award? It means that all things are possible when you understand what your residents need, what your staff need and what the industry needs at different points in time. It means achievement and recognition from both those we serve and those we represent. It renews our enthusiasm in our commitment to grow, adapt and succeed. Besides this philosophical analysis, it is ‘one hell of a buzz’! ◾️What set you and Keyton apart to win the category? Commitment and resilience. In other words, ‘Dress Up, Turn Up, understand What’s Up and stay on the Up & Up!’. It produces sustained results which sets you apart and then you have to commit to maintaining that advantage. When Will Durant interpreted Aristotle by saying, “We are what we repeatedly do, therefore Excellence is not an act, but a habit”………….I think he captured what we work to achieving today, tomorrow and for the future………..but in a less ‘Cool’ way! ◾️How excited are you about the recent Keyton rebrand and future? For me, personally, it means opportunity to reinvent ourselves without boundaries and grow into our own identity. #Keyton

Last night I had the pleasure of attending Val Upfold, CHRL, DipWSET Food for Thought Discussion that was focused around hospitality recruitment and retention led by a panel of experts from both hospitality and the retail sector, as our two industries mimic similar changes when it comes to labour challenges and opportunities. KELLY HIGGINSON Tyler Rutherford Here are some takeaways on how our industry can and needs to be better to help change the perception of hospitality as a long-term career, so more individuals see hospitality as a great fit for their skills, passions, and goals! 1. There is a perception that hospitality is a great starting point for individuals, but that our industry doesn't necessarily provide long term career opportunities and growth. THAT'S A BIG PROBLEM - and as an industry we need to do WAY MORE at highlighting the career successes of our talented people and communities, because there are HUGE amazing career opportunities across our hospitality sector. We need to celebrate the journeys of our hospitality professionals who have achieved growth, development, and success at various levels. We need to celebrate operators and organizations who are leading in employee development and growth strategies, that have career plans, and that are effectively retaining talented teams! 2. As an industry we need to invest more time in truly understanding what our labour market is looking for in an organization, to be able to adapt our recruitment and hiring approaches, and team cultures to attract the right people who share in the same values, so they feel like they belong, are understood, and valued. Schedule flexibility, skills development, ongoing training opportunities, social and team building events, acknowledgement and support for cultural and religious beliefs and ceremonies; these are just a few of the highlighted opportunities for our industry to evolve on to find, and hire, and retain the right individuals for their organizations. 3. It's not all about the financial reward, money isn't the number one motivator for retaining staff, yes it's part of the equation, but organizations can effectively retain staff through low-cost initiatives that focus on the person, and not the cost. Personal recognition (taking the time to celebrate the wins!), feedback on how to improve and grow, and training on new skills, have all been proven as effective ways to retain staff, while also producing more effective cohesive teams that are happier on the job and feel more valued by their leaders. These conversations continue to take place with a lot of passion, learnings and action plans, and by sharing this, my hope is continue to trickle down the communication to reach and help impact the greater hospitality community, with the tips and advice from our some of our great leaders! #hospitalityindustry #hospitalityexpert #hospitalityleaders #recruitment #retention #restaurantindustry #restaurantscanada #hospitality #tipsandadvice

🔦 Envision Strategies Employee Spotlight! 🔦 We are so excited to share this article from the latest NACUFS newsletter "Board of Trustees Spotlight," featuring our own Sojo Alex, Principal at Envision Strategies! Learn more about Sojo, how she got her start in foodservice, her journey to America, challenges that she overcame, and a few of her many accomplishments 📰 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dBss2Wg3  #NACUFS #thoughtleadership #rockstar #foodservice #diningservices #mas #managementadvisory #advisoryboard #DiningServices #universitydining

So last week we visited the CIPD Festival of Work in London. We spoke to hundreds of amazing people professionals about reward and recognition, cost of living support and a whole bunch of other amazing things. We also let every visitor to our stand spin the wheel. Whether it was £5 or £50, we sent the prizes out as Prezzee smart cards, giving the lucky winners the choice of redemption at hundreds of retailers. So this brings us to a really interesting question, just what do HR professionals like when it comes to a little treat? Well it turns out the list is varied, 37 different retailers have been chosen so far… Coming in at number 4 with 2% of redemptions we have John Lewis & Partners, because who doesn’t like John Lewis? At number 3, it’s Just Eat Takeaway.com at 3%, no one wants to cook after 20k steps around ExCel for the day. Number 2 is Tesco with 7%, it’s just convenient, isn’t it? And the absolute winner? (and in one of the most exhausting professions out there this shouldn’t be a surprise) Costa Coffee coming in with 9% Special shoutout to the £50 winner choosing Miller & Carter-we like your style.

It's only a week until the PIBAwards are celebrated at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hull - an exciting evening for many employees in the region. People in Business Awards shortlist announced with more nominations than ever! You can find out more on this guest editorial, about who's on that list and additional information in the latest edition of our business publication. https://lnkd.in/e-whJtFP #Hull #yhbusiness #awards #localbusinesses #businessnews

As a product marketer, there is nothing more powerful than hearing directly from customers. We may think we already know the challenges they face, but its all too easy to generalise and make assumptions. The real cut-through is hearing the unique STORIES lived by individuals in unique businesses. I love these stories. As a tech company, they sharpen our focus to make our products better, while pinpointing where our true value lies. And by sharing the stories with others, we can build a broader conversation on the topics of utmost importance to the industries we serve. 💕 employee wellbeing 👌 customer experience 💸 the economy...and much more. With that in mind, I am hugely looking forward to speaking with Andy Incles from Greene King in our upcoming Fourth webinar on the 12th October. I hope you can join us. #productmarketing #hospitality #restaurants #pubs

💡 How to keep your staff happy 💡 Simple... you reward them for their dedication and commitment to your organisation and let them know that they are valued... 🚀 It isn't Rocket Science 🚀 Hats off to CEO Roisin Currie at Greggs who has decided to pay all staff members that have been working for them 6+yrs a £700 bonus each after the bakery beat McDonald's to become the UK's favourite breakfast spot. I know not every organisation can afford to do things like this, but recognising the hard work and dedication from your employees will help you to retain them and have a happy workforce. Win:Win 🙂