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  • Supercharge Employee Wellbeing: 5 Ways Leaders Can Elevate It Through Recognition

    Posted on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by Sara MorenoNo comments

    Employee wellbeing is critical in today's ever-changing work landscape, whether your employees are in the office, working from home, or on the shop floor. It is essential to ensure a little thing called "psychological safety," which allows your employees to be themselves without the constant fear of judgment. Employee happiness is not just a warm and fuzzy concept – it's a business booster that's ...

  • Acorn Award Winner 2023 - Hayleigh Mullen

    Posted on Monday, July 10, 2023 by Sara MorenoNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on some of the Industry’s Most Talented Stars aged under 30 announced at the Acorn Awards 2023 Today, our guest is Hayleigh Mullen, Restaurant Manager at the Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel Can you introduce yourself? My name is Hayleigh Mullen I am the Restaurant Manager at iasg restaurant within Kimpton Blythswood Square Hotel. ...

  • Spotlight Series - Industry Rising Stars - Kieran Wight

    Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on some of the ‘Rising Stars’ within our industry revealed at Scothot2023 , which recognised the country’s most talented up-and-comers….. Today, our guest is Kieran Wight from Elior (BT Murrayfield)! ( Learn more about Elior here ) What musical instrument does Kieran play?...................Keep on reading to find out what it is. 😊 ...

  • Spotlight Series - Industry Rising Stars - Stefanie Anderson

    Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on some of the ‘Rising Stars’ within our industry revealed at Scothot2023 , which recognised the country’s most talented up-and-comers….. Today, our guest is Stefanie Anderson from the Gleneagles Townhouse! ( Learn more about Gleneagles Townhouse here ) What world leader is Stefanie related to?...................Keep on reading to ...

  • Spotlight Series - Industry Rising Stars - Chris Geary

    Posted on Thursday, April 20, 2023 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on some of the ‘Rising Stars’ within our industry revealed at Scothot2023 , which recognised the country’s most talented up-and-comers….. Today, our guest is Chris Geary from Raw Culture! ( Learn more about Raw Culture here ) What is Chris’s Secret Superpower?...................Keep on reading to find out what it is. 😊 Can you ...

  • Virgin Hotels Edinburgh >>>> Marketing Executive, Jack Baird and Hostess Abi - our Life of the Party!

    Posted on Monday, November 14, 2022 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industries and their inspiring figures! Today, our guests are Virgin Hotels Edinburgh >>> Marketing Executive, Jack Baird and Hostess Abi - our Life of the Party. If you thought that hotel work is limited to Front of House, Housekeeping and Chef roles, you thought wrong! Jack and Abi are here ...

  • HIT Scotland - 2023 Scholarship Applications NOW OPEN

    Posted on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    2023 Scholarship Applications - NOW OPEN HAVE you applied for a Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scholarship or do you have an employee who is ready for the challenge and would benefit from the experience? Offering local, national and international training opportunities, HIT scholarships allow recipients to update their skills within the industry, enhance personal development and bring fresh ...

  • Hospitality Industry Trust (HIT) Scotland has announced that the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is again seeking applications from aspiring chefs working in Scotland.

    Posted on Monday, August 22, 2022 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Positioned as the ultimate scholarship that any aspiring chef in Scotland could receive, the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for any chef looking to grow their knowledge and gain experience within renowned establishments. Sponsored by HIT Scotland and The Gleneagles Hotel, and supported by Restaurant Andrew Fairlie and Perth College UHI, the Andrew Fairlie Scholarship is now ...

  • Meet Inga McVicar, Operations Director at Springboard.

    Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on the industry's amazing leaders and inspiring figures! Today our guest is Inga McVicar, Operations Director at Springboard ( Learn more here about the Springboard Charity ). Inga McVicar, Operations Director Can you introduce yourself? I am Inga McVicar, Operations Director at Springboard Where did you start your career at? As an ...

  • Spotlight | Team Andrew Fairlie

    Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 by Ivan MackenzieNo comments

    Welcome back to our 'Spotlight' series where we shine the light on the Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism industries and their inspiring figures! Today, our guests are the Team behind the iconic Andrew Fairlie Restaurant! Dale Dewsbury, General Manager Can you introduce yourself? I’m Dale Dewsbury, General Manager and one of the directors of Restaurant Andrew Fairlie. Where did you start your ...