Seeing Beyond the Rota
Hospitality asks a lot from its people. It requires quick thinking, calm judgement, the ability to read a room, keep service moving and bring energy to every shift. At its best, that is what makes the industry so rewarding. But more and more, we are seeing that the pressure of a shift does not always […]
Empowering Neurodiversity in hospitality
Hospitality attracts unique people with an amazing and varied skillset — those who are individual thinkers, organisers, problem solvers and those who just enjoy the fast-paced people-focused environment where every day is different. Understanding how individuals on your team think, not only helps you to understand their needs and support them better, but it also […]
Making Wellbeing Work in Hospitality
If you work in a pub, you’ll know the job isn’t just about running shifts. It’s about people. Checking in, calming tensions, spotting when someone’s struggling and doing it all while keeping everything else on track. It’s rewarding, but it can be relentless too. This is something Neil Smith, LTC’s Head of Commercial, understands on […]
Finding Financial Calm After The Frenzy of the Festivities
For many in hospitality, the pause after Christmas and the New Year celebrations brings a welcome rest, but it can also deliver pressure. With bills due, hours cut back and routines disrupted, the financial strain that builds over the festive period often spills into the new year. It’s something the LTC sees time and again. […]
12 Days of Wellbeing
December is one of the busiest and most demanding times of year for people working in licensed hospitality. That’s why, over the festive period, LTC shared our 12 Days of Wellbeing – a series of small, practical tips designed to support wellbeing through busy shifts and help people stay steady, focused and supported at work. […]
5 Signs You Need a Work-Life Balance Makeover
Working in hospitality is a bit like living on a rollercoaster. One minute you’re chatting with regulars and pouring the perfect pint, the next you’re running on two hours’ sleep and wondering when you last ate something that wasn’t chips off the pass. The buzz, the banter, the sense of teamwork on a busy Friday […]
The Impact of Debt and Tips to Cope
The psychological impact of being in debt and tips to cope Being in debt can feel like an overwhelming weight on your shoulders, impacting not just your finances but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. We understand that the psychological impact of debt is often just as significant as the financial challenges it presents. Being […]
How to Switch Off From Your Working Day
For many people, having a drink after work is a familiar way to unwind. Whether it’s a glass of wine in the evening or a pint with colleagues, alcohol can become closely associated with marking the end of a busy day. But while it may seem like a helpful way to relax, relying on alcohol […]
Alcohol & mental health in the LGBTQ+ community
Time and time again we have been shown that compared to cisgender heterosexual people, LGBTQ+ people are more likely to have higher rates of alcohol misuse. This may especially be the case during COVID-19, where people may be more likely to drink with lockdown measures now relaxed. It is also clear that LGBTQ+ people who […]
7 Tips for Combating Loneliness
Even though it might seem like we’ve all got hundreds of friends and followers on social media, it is still really common to feel alone, or have friends or family who are dealing with it. Thanks to keeping social media in our pockets, it’s super easy to connect and communicate with others, but this can […]