Ask the Collective

What are the current challenges in recruiting administrative and office staff for drinks businesses?

Members are reporting significant difficulty finding suitable administrative and office personnel, even for well-paid roles. One member posted to Fish-4-Jobs and Reed simultaneously and received 10 applicants over three weeks, but none were suitable—notably, 6 of the applicants were from overseas. The member noted this was the most challenging recruitment experience they'd had in the industry, questioning whether COVID-related factors were contributing to the shortage of quality candidates for administrative positions.