Support our Industry – employ an apprentice or trainee

The Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements wage subsidy supports businesses to take on new apprentices and trainees, to build a pipeline of skilled workers to support sustained economic recovery. Through the subsidy, any business  that engages an Australian Apprentice between 5 October 2020 and 31 March 2022 may be eligible for a subsidy of 50 per cent … Read more Support our Industry – employ an apprentice or trainee

NOT ALL SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEES ARE THE SAME!

Consider the advantages of an AIBI student: They are already trained in the basics of Hospitality Service They can finish their Traineeship in a year They only cost $10/hr You can have as many as you like (within reason) They only HAVE to work one day per week, but they are also good for school … Read more NOT ALL SCHOOL-BASED TRAINEES ARE THE SAME!

Bullying alive and well in Restaurant-land

Unbelievable as it seems in this era of PC in everything we do – bullying can still occur even in the best of Hospitality venues. Of course, it is a bit more subtle nowdays than in the past!  And staff – even new staff –  are more prone to report it, than was previously the … Read more Bullying alive and well in Restaurant-land

Training benefits YOUR BUSINESS

Investing time and money in the training, skills and knowledge of your employees can greatly benefit your business through: increased employee motivation increased morale and staff retention (by offering training to your staff you can build a sense of worth and increase staff retention levels) attracting more skilled employees (by being recognised as an employer who provides … Read more Training benefits YOUR BUSINESS

Latest Training Incentives for Industry

I’m sure you have been confused by all the media hype regarding Incentives for taking on a new Trainee or Apprentice – is it still worth the angst? Here’s the latest information – you can be sure that this will not change anytime soon: If you employ an a new worker (part-time – 15 hrs/wk) … Read more Latest Training Incentives for Industry