Disability - time for an industry wake up call
Article Abstract:
Shortages of suitable candidates for jobs within the leisure industry have been created by declining numbers of school leavers. It is proposed that the industry should look past prejudice and preconceptions and consider the many disabled who are available for work.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2001
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Learn from experience
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Issues are presented concerning the importance of work experience in encouraging teenagers to consider a career in the hospitality, tourism or leisure industries. The recruitment and monitoring of placement students is discussed.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2001
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Quality jobs need quality people
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Staff recruitment and retention is a major problem in the United Kingdom leisure industry in 2001. Promotion of the industry including work experience is a positive way to encourage young people into the profession.
Publication Name: Leisure Opportunities (Supplement to Leisure Management)
Subject: Travel industry
ISSN: 0952-8210
Year: 2001
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