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UK: Luxury collection Hand Picked Hotels has cut staff hours across its portfolio due to fall in demand.
According to the group, “challenging market headwinds and reduced guest demand” has led to the “tough decision to reduce the number of payroll hours in the short-term, by up to 12.5 per cent in total”.
It follows news that compulsory working hour reductions for “about a thousand employees” had been introduced between January and March, reported by The Times last week.
All changes are being kept under review until the end of March.
In a statement, Hand Picked Hotels said: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly and it does not affect the £3 per-hour pay rise implemented for all employees across the 21 hotels in 2022.
“The hospitality industry in the UK was devastated by Covid and in most cases had only just got back to breaking even in late 2022. Unfortunately the industry continues to face increases in government-imposed costs year after year, as showcased by the latest Budget.
“In the face of these challenges, the industry needs to work together to advocate for solutions and look for opportunities to become more resilient, ensure longevity and enable sustainable growth in the years ahead.”
Appeared first on: boutiquehotelnews.com
