Episode 1. Derek Rostel
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 also 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.
Episode 2. Craig Prentice
This episode of the DAM Good Podcast takes a different perspective as we are joined by Craig Prentice, founder and director of hospitality talent agency 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.
Episode 3. Holly Glover
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.
Episode 4. Ninoska Leppard
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 compartive 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.
Episode 5. Adrian Ellis
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.
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