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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.

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.

"After the best part of 30 years in Hospitality I can honestly say that most days are a school day, training is something that never ceases. It's one of the greatest qualities of Hospitality, like fashion, each year there is a change in style, orange is the new black, until it's replaced by something entirely different. Here are our top tips for Skills for Success in the Hospitality industry." — Ben Floyd, Director of Lumiere Consultancy

We delve into the world of catering and discuss the unique skills, experiences and flexibility that catering roles provide.

In the ever-changing landscape of the hospitality industry, adaptability is key. One of the most innovative approaches gaining traction at the moment is the concept of a "blended" workforce. This model involves a harmonious mix of long-term employed staff and short-term, self-employed professionals.

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.

The Guardian has reported on the likelihood of hospitality roles being included on the “shortage occupation list”.

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.

The city has become a melting pot where people from different cultures, ethnicities, religions, races and backgrounds have come together in harmony. With over one million people living in the city of Birmingham, this mixture of culture can be seen in the city's various industries.

Just because you're passionate about your work, doesn't mean your wellbeing has to suffer. We've taken a look into how people are changing their view on overtime for the better.

Freedom and flexibility are the two ingredients for small businesses to really benefit from their individuality, and grow! Slerp have written us some more tips on how technology can offer exactly those two things.