Spotlight on...People
In this month's 'Spotlight on...' series our focus is people. Read on for support and advice covering mental health, wellness and stress management, community spirit and engagement, and staff hygiene and safety. The food & drink industry revolves around people, and we want to support you in ensuring your staff are happy, healthy, and informed.
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- 09 July 2020
Interview with Ian Richardson, Garsons Farm Shop
As part of our 'Spotlight on...' series, we caught up with Ian Richardson, Managing Director of Garsons Farm Shops, to hear how they have been looking after their local communities during and post lockdown and how they're keeping their staff and customers safe.
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- 09 July 2020
Marketing in an unstable environment
As part of the Montgomery Group Series, social media expert Alison Battisby of Avocado Social joined us to provide an encouraging lesson on how to approach your online marketing, with inspiring examples and practical tips on how to shine bright throughout this difficult time.
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- 09 July 2020
Interview with Kevin Charity, The Coaching Inn Group
As part of our 'Spotlight on...' series, we caught up with Kevin Charity, Chief Executive Officer at The Coaching Inn Group to learn about how he has led his team during the Covid-19 pandemic, and what new procedures he has implemented to protect his people.
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- 09 July 2020
The Top 10 COVID-era shifts in food & drink retail
As part of the Montgomery Group series, Charles Banks, Co-Founder of thefoodpeople talks about how as an industry we’re adjusting to a COVID-era normal that will be with us for months and years to come, in this session he will explore the biggest shifts in food & drink retail and the likely manifestations.
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- 09 July 2020
How to manage and reduce stress
In light of COVID-19 and lockdown, The Mental Health Foundation Here have outlined simple steps to help people when they're feeling stressed and practical advice to help people prevent stress building up, all to help the nation manage their mental health during these testing times.
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- 09 July 2020
Keeping your customers safe during and beyond COVID-19
As part of the Montgomery Group Series, Jill Whittaker FCA, Managing Director of HIT Training and Anthony Pender, Co-Founder of The Yummy Pub Co, discussed how you can give your consumers the confidence to come back to you post-lockdown and the measures you put in place to ensure customer and staff safety.
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- 09 July 2020
How can retailers prioritise workers’ mental health post-lockdown?
Covid-19 has shone a light on the delicate nature of mental wellbeing and especially for our key workers. Retailers feel an even bigger responsibility to demonstrate to their staff that their mental health is a priority.
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- 09 July 2020
Understanding the effects of COVID19 on Food & Drink
Martin D'Agostino MRSB, Virology section manager at Campden BRI answers some of the key questions the food and drink industry has over COVID-19 including food safety, reducing risk of transferring the virus, food and packaging handling, in-store hygiene during lock-down and how to reassure your customers with the right precautions and knowledge.
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- 09 July 2020
Tips and techniques for supporting your employees during COVID-19
Employees need your support and guidance more than ever before and during returning to work. Here are some tips to support staff through the necessary adjustments when returning to work.
