The publication of our first quarterly workforce report comes at a time when there has never been greater scrutiny of, or media interest in, the hospitality sector. A potent combination of the UK’s departure from the EU and the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly impact the nation’s pubs, restaurants, hotels, QSR chains and other sector businesses. The much-publicised staffing crisis is proving to be hugely challenging for operators at a time when trading restrictions have finally lifted and the focus has shifted to the long road to recovery. Shrinkage of the labour pool brought about by the disruptive effects of the pandemic over the past 16 months means that initial efforts to rebuild are being hampered.

This report looks at several key workforce indicators over the past year and beyond to pre-pandemic times. Download now for insight on critical sector issues as hospitality looks forward to a brighter future.