September is Suicide Prevention month, with a focus week taking place across the UK from 7th to 13th September this year. It is an important opportunity to talk openly about mental health and, perhaps most importantly, to remind ourselves to look out for the people around us. Suicide Prevention Day is
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026: Hospitality’s People Problem Can No Longer Be Ignored
Hospitality’s People Problem Can No Longer Be Ignored For an industry built on delivering memorable guest experiences, hospitality has become increasingly poor at protecting the people delivering them. From 11th–17th May 2026, Mental Health Awareness Week returns with the Mental Health Foundation’s call to “Take Action.” For hotels, restaurants, pubs, visitor attractions, travel businesses and
Why you should go alcohol-free for the month – “OctSober”
People always ask me how I have managed to give up alcohol while working in hospitality and being surrounded by the stuff… ‘it must be tough.’ ‘It’s easy, I’ve done it loads of times.’ And it’s true, I have taken a number of breaks (ranging from 2 weeks to 10
Support That Works: How Stress Control at Home Can Help Your Hospitality Team Thrive
In our previous blog, we explored why mental health isn’t just a personal issue—it’s a business priority for the hospitality industry. Long hours, fast-paced environments, and emotionally demanding work are driving rising levels of stress, anxiety, and burnout. Many business owners want to support their teams but struggle to find
Mental Health in Hospitality: Why It Matters for Your Business
Stress Management for Hospitality Workers The hospitality industry runs on people—chefs, servers, housekeepers, bar staff, and managers—working hard to deliver fast, friendly, high-quality service. But behind the scenes, the long hours, shift work, and emotionally demanding environments take their toll. Mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety, and burnout are
Embracing the Easter Rush: Hospitality, Wellbeing, and the Glasgow Kiltwalk
As the Easter holidays approach, the hospitality and tourism industry prepares for one of its busiest periods of the year. Families set off on long-awaited getaways, restaurants and hotels hope to see an increase in bookings, and tourist attractions bustle with visitors. This season not only marks a peak in
Christmas is round the corner……let’s try to end the year on a high.
What a fast year it has been, can you believe it, less than 2 weeks until Christmas day! This year has certainly flown in, or maybe I am just getting older? Hopefully you are not as tired as the polar bear in the photo! It has been some year, another
Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience: Reflections on a Summer of Sport
The summer of sport in 2024 has been a fantastic display of athletic prowess, teamwork, and resilience. From the Olympics to the Football Euros, we have witnessed athletes push their physical and mental limits, demonstrating not just their skill but also their mental toughness and perseverance. This summer’s sports events
Embracing Holidays: The Key to Staff Wellbeing in the Summer Season
As the summer holiday period approaches, the sector gears up for its busiest time of the year. With an influx of tourists and increased demands, it is crucial to remember the well-being of the very people who make these experiences memorable: the staff. Ensuring that the Team have adequate time
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.”
“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” I am sure you have heard that phrase often before. Over four in five (85%) hospitality professionals have reported symptoms of poor mental health over the past year, a study has revealed. The recent report from workforce management solutions company Planday, entitled the Biggest