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To gain a better understanding of how people and culture in the hospitality and events industries have been impacted during the coronavirus pandemic, The Monday Group surveyed over 200 business owners and senior executives between 19/05/20 – 28/05/20. The survey recorded participation from many of the sector’s most influential names including Paul Waterson, CEO – Australian ...

Whether or not you agree with social media being used for professional purposes, the fact is that over 50% of employers will further research short-listed applicants via social media channels. Of all your social media profiles (and these days there are many!) you can guarantee that your LinkedIn Profile will be checked out at some point during a job application process. Link...

Applying for a new job is a stressful and time-consuming process at the best of times. Add in a crowded job market and limited-to-no job openings (thanks very much Coronavirus) and it takes things to a new level. You are competing with many other passionate and experienced hospitality and event professionals – so how do you make your resume stand out from the rest and get on...

For those of us whose workdays typically involve a high degree of human interaction and team collaboration, the “new normal” of social distancing and work from home mandates may have brought about feelings of Groundhog Day – surreal, if not stressful. In my 15 years in the recruitment business and 20+ years in the Events and Hospitality Industry, we have certainly faced glob...

Originally published March 23, 2020, updated April 25, 2020. ​ On the night of Sunday 22 March, most Australians were glued to their TV screens, listening as Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced frightening new social distancing mandates. The government outlined its second Coronavirus stimulus package, aiding all the small businesses and unemployed/casual workers affected...

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is changing the way we do business, with the majority of organisations embracing remote operations to protect their staff and clients while maintaining productivity. THE MONDAY GROUP is very aware that this is a highly stressful time for the events and hospitality industries and we want you to know that we stand with you and are facing the...

THE MONDAY GROUP is proud to be named in Spice Magazine's Hot 100 Services and Suppliers list of 2019. Thank you to all our clients, candidates and industry friends who voted for us and congrats to the 99 other finalists! We have one of Australia’s largest databases of event professionals and hospitality executives and proactively nurture this talent, so if you're seeking to...

That's right, 2019 is only a matter of weeks (days!) away and many of our clients are actively seeking to hire talent early in the new year. Don't wait to take action, leap ahead of the pack and REGISTER YOUR CV with our team today! Is your CV in need of a bit of lovin'? Click here for some great CV tips for senior managers and executives. Been a while since you attended an ...

Planning your company’s Christmas party? After a long and busy year, it’s time to reward your staff with a fun and engaging event where they can let their hair down and enjoy themselves. It’s that simple and straightforward. Or is it? Too often Christmas parties are arranged, and staff members clown around, get drunk and do things they wouldn’t normally do. Christmas parties...

SECTOR WATCH - Jonathan Lamm, founder and managing director of The Monday Group highlights challenges and opportunities in the hospitality and events industries. The Global Recruiter recently caught up with Jonathan Lamm, founder and managing director of The Monday Group, a specialist provider of Recruitment and HR Consulting services to the hospitality and events industries...