Tag: Workforce

Southwest takes new measures as growth expected to slow down

Southwest Airlines announces reduction in corporate overhead workforce

Southwest Airlines Co. today announced a reduction in its workforce to create a "leaner and more agile organization" as part of the airline’s transformational plan. The workforce reduction of approximately 1,750 Employee roles is focused almost entirely on corporate overhead and leadership posi...

Australia faces post-Covid skills shortage in aviation

Australia faces post-Covid skills shortage in aviation

Australia's aviation industry faces a skills shortage after losing so many workers to the coronavirus pandemic, experts have warned. It is estimated 25,000 people left the commercial aviation sector in Australia after airlines made staffing cuts, having been one of the worst hit industries throug...

Birmingham Airport look to increase their workforce

Birmingham Airport (BHX) is aiming to bolster its workforce ahead of what promises to be a bumper summer for overseas holidays. Data shows strong booking volumes for the summer as people continue to prioritise their summer breaks. In readiness for this, BHX is staging a careers fair from 1000 ...

Nearly 130,000 vacancies in Travel & Tourism threaten UK economic recovery says WTTC in new report

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) warns the Travel & Tourism sector’s recovery is at serious risk as nearly 130,000 jobs go unfilled across the UK. According to the global tourism body, the UK is expected to see a shortfall of 128,000 jobs, with one in 14 job openings expected t...

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