As if the complexity of transporting wines and spirits wasn’t enough in itself, logistics companies face a rising mountain of challenges, from workforce shortages and increasing fuel costs to sustainability issues and supply chain disruptions. For two of the UK’s best-known drinks logistics companies, staffing issues loom large and, while Brexit is still seen as the villain of the piece, its supporting cast has grown considerably – not least the fact that last month employers’ National Insurance went up from 13.5% to 15%, while the national minimum wage rates increased at the same time.
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Published: 23 August, 2024
Labour shortages and employee burnout continue to plague hospitality, a new report has found, as more than half (53%) of UK managers working in the sector say their company and staff are suffering.
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Published: 11 October, 2023
According to new research published by Prowein, 45% of businesses in the wine industry have been affected by staff shortages over the last two years.
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Staff shortages in the hospitality industry are reaching critical levels and causing nearly half (45%) of operators to cut trading hours or capacity in order to cope, a new survey has said.
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Published: 06 September, 2021
Accolade Wines has warned that truck driver shortages could have a major impact on Christmas sales, with on-going recruitment issues likely to limit stocks and drive up costs.
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UK Hospitality (UKH) has warned that delays to the end of self-isolation rules will put additional pressures on a hospitality industry which is being crippled by staff shortages, as the government confirmed that rules around isolating at home for those who aren’t double-jabbed will continue until next month.
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