Staffing
How to recruit and retain good staff
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How to support food sector staff with mental health
13 June 2024 MasterclassesFrom neurodiversity to struggles with stress or depression, the food and drink sector must do more to help workers in retail and hospitality thrive, industry insiders say -
7 ways to get the best out of your staff in 2024
22 January 2024 MasterclassesFor food and drink retailers, taking time to review your staff and rota plans is essential for success -
Why are retail crime and shoplifting on the rise?
04 January 2024 NewsA ‘perfect storm’ of factors have led to an increase in crimes such as shoplifting and abuse of retail staff. Speciality Food finds out what’s behind the rise and what is being done about it -
Is the era of self-service tills ending?
27 November 2023 NewsAs machines cause headaches for the multiples, independent retailers explore why the personal touch still matters -
How to keep staff on-side this Christmas
23 November 2023 ChristmasFestive trading can be chaotic, but there are ways to come though it with staff loyalty on a high -
4 ways to lower stress for staff over Christmas
20 October 2023 ChristmasKeeping your staff happy could be the key to a successful festive trading period. Find out how to lower their stress this Christmas -
Management 101: Leading with confidence
16 June 2023 MasterclassesPolly Robinson, leadership training and development coach for managers and business owners, explains the importance of having confidence in yourself and celebrating the small wins -
Management 101: How to build a strong engaged team
01 June 2023 MasterclassesPolly Robinson, leadership training and development coach for managers and business owners, explores the difference between leadership and management -
Management 101: When to lead and when to manage
23 May 2023 MasterclassesPolly Robinson, leadership training and development coach for managers and business owners, explores the difference between leadership and management -
The challenges and advantages of being a female founder in 2023
29 March 2023 NewsSpeciality Food speaks to four female founders proving that women can not only succeed in business but enrich the sector, too -
Spring Budget 2023: The industry reacts
16 March 2023 NewsChancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the annual Spring Budget yesterday, but the food and drink industry is feeling left out -
How to grow your customer base in 2023
21 February 2023 DelicatessenFind out how to build a bigger customer base and boost their loyalty this year
