Michael was delighted to host an event in Parliament with UK Hospitality focusing on diversity in the hospitality industry. Michael hosted in his role as Chairman of the APPG for Youth Employment as the hospitality sector is a significant employer of young people and is also a key industry in Dorset. Issues such as staff retention and support were discussed.
The hospitality sector is diverse in workforce and reach across the UK. The industry employs more women than men and is the second largest employer of EU workers and the 5th highest as a percentage of the workforce.
Therefore, there are challenges in recruiting from other diverse groups that contribute to persistent long-term unemployment and exclusion from the workforce. It is important that the industry focuses on employing individuals and groups right the way across the domestic population.