Le Blog Brigad

Who are the professionals in Brigad’s community, why do they choose to freelance and why do they choose to use Brigad? Find out in this blog.

Freelancing might not be for everyone, but successful freelancers seem to be more content in their working lifestyle - why is this?

Although seen as the less glamorous side of hospitality, there are many benefits of working in the school catering sector.

We know that the dream of many in our community is to open their own hospitality business. That's why we've partnered with Lumiere Consultancy to create a blog series to guide you on everything you need to know. Read the first blog here!

Already a much-discussed topic, most hospitality professionals agree that clear career progression paths are a crucial element in rebuilding the industry an attractive one to work in. Ben Floyd, founder of Lumiere Consultancy, dives deeper into the subject.

Clyde Boris Ngounou is a Talent on Brigad and has been using the platform for over 5 years. He recently launched his own project, The CalorieFinder, and caught up with us to tell us all about it

There is nothing more important than our health - so, to keep you from burning out and getting ill this winter season, we’ve put together a guide on some handy wellness tips and tricks for freelance hospitality workers.

Brigad joined a host of talented businesses last month at the Hotel, Restaurant and Catering (HRC) trade show at Excel London. The event showcased innovative hospitality practices, technology and talks from experts in the industry. This year Florent Malbranche, Brigad’s CEO, hosted a panel which offered insights on how technology can help the industry recover from the current staffing shortage.

Brigad's mission is to make work attractive and accessible to all, especially in hospitality and healthcare industries. Here is our first mission report presenting the results of our work these past two years and our 6 commitments as a mission-driven company.

Since its creation in 2016, Brigad has offered everyone the opportunity to pursue their passion and still feel valued, considered and, above all, free. By giving talents the means to pursue their passion as independent work, Brigad allows them to enjoy control over their schedule, regain a healthy and fulfilling life balance, and continue to advance in their career.

In hospitality and in healthcare, you meet dozens of new people every day. Here is Brigad’s advice for getting the most out of every interaction you have at work — from improving your social wellbeing to boosting your career progression.

Successfully onboarding freelancers into your permanent team is essential for team cohesion, effective collaboration, and optimising business performance.