The DAM Good Podcast

For the final episode of series 2, we are joined by General Manager of the Lowry Hotel and Hotelier of the Year 2022, Adrian Ellis. In our last hurrah of series 2 of The DAM Good Podcast, our host Alex chats with Adrian about his meaningful work to support the wider hospitality industry. Adrian shares a little bit about his background to help paint the picture of where he is today, as well as describing in more detail his initiatives to engage the next generation of hospitality talent.  We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it...it really is a DAM good listen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we fast approach the end of series 2, we are joined by another fabulous guest, People & Culture Director Ninoska Leppard at Kinsfolk & Co. Having spent years of her career in the restaurant industry and now embarking on a move back into hotel management, Ninoska speaks to our host Alex about her insights into people management in both sectors. Nin shares with us her comparative experiences as well as her thoughts on how HR can move forward to make the hospitality industry a career of choice. We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it...it really is a DAM good listen.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back with another amazing guest for episode 3 of The DAM Good Podcast. This month we are joined by HR Director at Farncombe Estate, Holly Glover. Perched high on the hills of the Cotswolds, Holly joins our host Alex to chat about their experience at Farncombe with recruitment, communication and benefits. Holly shares with us her views on the older generations in the workforce, as well as the flexibility and individuality of employee benefits. We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of the DAM Good Podcast takes a different perspective as we are joined by Craig Prentice, founder and director of hospitality talent partner Mum. In this episode our host, Alex Keddie has a deeper discussion with Craig regarding the recruitment struggles faced by hospitality in recent years. Alex uncovers Craig's insights from a recruitment perspective, from salary, employee benefits & wellbeing.Craig also joins us to share with our listeners the importance of the Walk for Wellbeing initiative, founded by Craig in support of Hospitality Action.We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For our first episode back for series 2 we are joined by the exceptional Derek Rostel, Regional Director of People & Culture for Four Seasons Hotels.  Derek joins our host and corporate benefits specialists, Alex Keddie, to share his insights on his teams big win of HR Team of the Year 2022 at the HR in Hospitality Annual Awards for Excellence. In this episode Alex and Derek touch on the landscape of the hospitality industry post Covid-19, the outlook on recruitment and how we might move forward.  We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our fifth and final episode of series 1 of The DAM Good Podcast we are joined by Group Director of People Development of The Lore Group, Jon Dawson. Host Alex Keddie and Jon explore and discuss how the hospitality industry can take steps forward to making it a profession of choice again. They talk strategy involving universities and colleges as well as many other insightful ideas.  We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the DAM Good Podcast, our host Alex Keddie, is joined by Chair of the HR in Hospitality organisation, Esther O'Halloran. A HR legend with a background in operations turned consultant who works with organisation to increase employee engagement and build strong teams within the industry. Esther shares her insights into the salary hikes facing the industry as well as her thoughts and experience using total rewards statements as a valuable communication tool for staff benefits. We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our third episode we are joined by Group Director of Operations and People of Village Hotels, Lindsay Southward. In this episode, Lindsay and Alex discuss and compare the recruitment challenges within regional operations versus boutique operations, particularly the staffing difficulties with Chefs. We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, the DAM Good Podcast is joined by Grazia Aiello, Employee Experience and Wellbeing Manager at The Dorchester Collection. With having a key role in dealing with employee wellbeing, Grazia shares her insights into the flexible working movement that has swept across the working world, as well as her thoughts and experience surrounding the communication and education of employee benefits. We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To kick off the very first episode of the DAM Good Podcast, we are joined by one of hospitality’s most highly regarded figures, Sean Wheeler. An industry guru who has worked for some amazing establishments such as The Dorchester Collection and Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin, Sean joins us to discuss the future of hospitality market and share with us his 3 key principles for retaining your staff given the growing rate of the UK hospitality sector.We loved every minute making this series and we hope you enjoy every minute listening to it…. it really is a DAM good listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The DAM Good Podcast is hospitality’s one stop shop for all things employee benefits and financial education related. Our qualified financial advisor and host, Alex, is joined each episode by an industry leader- each with experience in differing fields of hospitality- to discuss the big questions surrounding the 3 R’s; recruitment, retention and reward and how employee benefits can play an important part.The hospitality industry has had its fair share of challenges as of late, with Brexit, Covid and now the cost of living crisis having an impact on staffing levels and employee wellbeing. As employee benefits specialist, at DAM we collaborate with our clients, and their staff, to design and implement a range of financial benefits that will meet their unique business requirements and keep their staff engaged. The DAM Good Podcast looks to dive further into the challenges facing the hospitality industry and explore potential solutions as to how we move forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.