{"id":281463,"date":"2025-10-06T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/281463\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:12:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:12:11","slug":"hospitalitys-hiring-struggle-lengthy-recruitment-holds-back-talent-new-data-reveals-what-matters-most","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/281463\/","title":{"rendered":"Hospitality\u2019s hiring struggle: lengthy recruitment holds back talent &#8211; new data reveals what matters most"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adobe Express has launched The Hiring Guide to help businesses find the right talent for their team, with the in-depth study including what future employees are looking for in a role, where to find them and how to appeal as a place of work<\/li>\n<li>66% of business owners in the hospitality and events sector admitted to struggling with lengthy recruitment processes and finding qualified candidates during the hiring process<\/li>\n<li>The guide outlines what hospitality and events professionals look for and value in a role, providing strategic insight for employers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently, almost a third (32%) of small business owners are looking to invest significantly in their recruitment over the next year, whilst 72% have had business progression delays because of not being able to find the right staff.<\/p>\n<p>The new data, taken from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/uk\/express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Express<\/a>\u2019 extensive hiring study, takes an in-depth look at the current recruitment landscape from both the employer and employee perspectives.<\/p>\n<p>Over two-thirds (66%) of hospitality and events sector business owners admit to struggling with lengthy recruitment processes and finding qualified candidates. So, what are professionals in the industry looking for in a role? Adobe reveal all in the hiring guide to help businesses attract top talent and make the hiring process simple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>From an employee perspective, below are the primary reasons hospitality and event professionals would look for a new job:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Higher salary\/better compensation (40%), better work-life balance (20%) and opportunities for career growth and development (20%) are the main factors employees would consider when looking for a new role in the hospitality sector, matching employers opinions, who believe better compensation is the most important factor to their employees.<\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What is your primary motivation for looking for a new job in 2025?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Higher salary\/better compensation<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Better work-life balance<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opportunities for career growth and development<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>More challenging or interesting work<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A more positive or supportive work environment\/culture<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Better job security<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>More flexible working arrangements (remote\/hybrid)<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ethical or mission-driven company<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seeking a role in a specific industry<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><strong>To help business owners with their working arrangements, employees have given their preferred approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fully remote work, hybrid working and flexible start and end time are all equally preferred by employees (30%) in hospitality and event jobs, with workers clearly feeling strongly about flexibility to help with a better work-life balance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/premierconstructionnews.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #000000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Enjoying this article? Sign up for our FREE newsletter!<\/a><\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What type of flexible working arrangement are you most interested in?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Flexible start and end times<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Hybrid work (a mix of office and remote)<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fully remote work<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Compressed workweeks<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Work from anywhere including abroad for a set period<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Job sharing<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p><strong>When it comes to culture, hospitality and events professionals prefer the following environment to work in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Almost two-thirds of workers value a focus on employee wellbeing most (60%), while 40% find a strong mission and purpose to be important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>What aspects of company culture are most important to you when considering a new employer?<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A focus on employee well-being<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Open and transparent communication<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A supportive and collaborative environment<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Opportunities for social interaction and team building<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A clear sense of purpose and mission<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Strong ethical standards<\/td>\n<td>30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)<\/td>\n<td>10%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>A culture of innovation and continuous improvement<\/td>\n<td>0%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<p>For tips on how to retain the best talent, as well as further data on hiring in the UK, visit here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/uk\/express\/learn\/blog\/hiring-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/uk\/express\/learn\/blog\/hiring-guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"mks_button mks_button_medium rounded\" href=\"https:\/\/premierconstructionnews.com\/newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: #FFFFFF; background-color: #000000;\" rel=\"noopener\">Want to get more great stories from across the hospitality industry sent straight to your inbox? 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