Meet the businesses treating staff fairly

Employee wellbeing hasn’t always been a priority in the hospitality industry – and we’ve got the staffing crisis to prove it. This month, we’ve been doing a deep dive into why treating your staff well is an important part of social sustainability and, luckily, one with real business benefits up for grabs. Read on for our insights into why putting your employees first is a strategy that works, along with 10 tips for creating a company culture that helps your team shine. We’re also sharing three inspiring examples of food businesses that did particularly well under the “Treat Staff Fairly” section of the Food Made Good Standard. (Plus, we’re nominated for a Lovie Award!)

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Why Staff Wellbeing is a Key Component of Your Sustainability Work

“Most of us spend a significant proportion of our lives in the workplace, and everyone deserves a safe, fair and encouraging environment. Luckily, social sustainability also makes good business sense!” Read more.

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10 Tips for Building a Better Company Culture in Your Restaurant

“Building a company culture that makes your employees feel valued and motivated is crucial for business success in the long term – and it takes more than a few rounds of drinks at the annual staff party!” Read more.

Three examples of food businesses putting their people first

“We consider our staff the very heart of our business.”

Dedicated to creating a culture of innovation paired with a self-described ‘people-focused team’, Lexington Catering ’s mission statement is simple: to work with super people providing great food and service, having fun and enjoying success.

“A happy, well-supported and rewarded team translates to better service, better relationships with our clients, happier working environments and ultimately, a more successful business all round.”?Read more.

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“Our brand comes to life through the actions of our people.”

Searcys has been catering for events, parties, meetings and conferences for over 175 years. This longevity is at least partly owed to its ESG work, which has always been an integral part of the business.

?“There is an enormous feeling of belonging and care here, which we believe started with the founder; he was described as ‘gentle, courteous and masterful’. This attitude has carried through to this day.”?Read more.

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“Ultimately, without people, restaurants would cease to exist.”

At BiBi, fair treatment of staff has been essential from day one, and no decision is made without asking the question ‘how will it affect our people?’.

“Having a positive, consistent and engaged team is a restaurant’s biggest asset. By treating staff fairly, you can improve retention rates, save money on new starters, increase sales and reduce stress from being understaffed.” Read more.

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News worth sharing

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