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Why Hospitality Needs to Rethink Recruitment

Why Hospitality Needs to Rethink Recruitment

Update: 2025-06-11
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In this episode, Timothy and Joe are joined by the brilliant Akashia Carswell, CEO of London Talent and founder of Hive Cru, a new platform aiming to revolutionise temp recruitment in the hospitality sector.

They dig into:

  • Why the current recruitment model is broken
  • The invisible cost of poor training and high turnover
  • How Hive could reduce recruitment timelines from four months to four hours
  • The impact of government legislation on young workers and apprenticeships
  • Why employers must change their mindset to attract and retain talent
  • The emotional toll of poor leadership and how better L&D can break the cycle

From hard-earned stories to real-world solutions, this episode is a must-listen for every hospitality employer who’s said, “I just don’t have the time.”

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Leisurejobs and Graphic Kitchen —thank you for supporting industry conversations that matter.

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Why Hospitality Needs to Rethink Recruitment

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