Our columnist provides an inspired approach for housekeeping and laundry teams. One area that is vital in hospitality but doesn’t get many headlines is laundry and linen provision. We’ve all seen programmes where people are pulling beds apart looking for…
Our columnist looks at sustainability, safety, and guest experience in an ever-changing environment. In recent articles, I have focused on the wellbeing of staff and what we need to implement to ensure we have a resilient workforce. This is a…
Delia Cannings urges us to ensure the wellbeing of housekeeping team members is the highest priority Recently I have been thinking about the welfare of staff working within the hospitality industry and their wellbeing. Initially I had considered their mental…
With Delia Cannings Well, it is for some, but that means more work for housekeeping staff who can only dream of a summer break. The summer is here which means holidays, relaxation, and a bit of overindulgence. It’s the time…
Education and learning – whether through apprenticeships or vocational studies – is vital to ensuring our sector shines If we want young people and those considering a change of career to see housekeeping as a profession with a path to…
We have a lot on our plates right now, but planning for possible future emergencies is essential to achieve resilience and confidence. As we quickly move through 2023 it seems almost no time has passed since the busy days when…
Just Saying - with Delia Cannings In the run up to Christmas we were looking forward to events with colleagues, friends and family. For many the ‘works do’ had been an especially missed event for the last couple of years…
Make sure all your exterior furniture is welcoming and not covered in bird poo I hope you’ve had a fabulous summer and refreshing break from work when possible. Perhaps the thought of a cocktail or two in a relaxing environment…
'Just Saying' with Delia Cannings As we look to restrictions being fully removed, we have already moved to a post lockdown scenario. However, we must remember that we are not yet post Covid-19. For those of us that were furloughed…