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Solving the Peaks and Troughs of Leisure Staffing
Relying on tourism, school holidays and of course an easing of covid restrictions, can be a tricky task to juggle for HR and Staffing...

Ashleigh Coleman
Nov 1, 20223 min read
Black History Month Playlist
As you all know it is Black History Month! We have been asking our black team members for their input on ‘SONGS I GREW UP WITH’ to...

Ashleigh Coleman
Sep 30, 20221 min read
Arc on Pride
he Pride movement began as a way of commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Riots , when members of the gay community took to New York’s streets...

Ashleigh Coleman
Sep 14, 20228 min read


From School Leaver to Ops Manager, How Emma King Has Become One of Arc’s Homegrown Talents…
Emma King joined Arc at 16 years old as a Team Member, and has been with the company ever since. Here’s Emma’s story on her success… When...

Ashleigh Coleman
Aug 10, 20223 min read


Think Carbon: Zainab’s Carbon Footprint Reduction
It has really surprised me how effortless it can be to lower your carbon footprint. People assume that it requires taking very big steps,...

Ashleigh Coleman
Aug 9, 20222 min read
Give your food a second life – through recycling!
instead of throwing it out to a general waste bin, think about the positive impact your spinach can have if you compost it instead!

Ashleigh Coleman
Jul 19, 20222 min read
How to Make the Switch to Greener Energy
What to Look for When Making a Green Switch? You may have seen a lot of media coverage about renewable energy in the last year, but...

Ashleigh Coleman
Jun 21, 20223 min read
Why Work in Hospitality?
According to a recent study from Caterer.com , just 5% of school leavers are considering a career in the hospitality industry , with 44%...

Ashleigh Coleman
Jun 6, 20228 min read
And the Winner is… Arc’s Team Member of the Month Scheme
You work your butts off for us at 100s of event venues each week. One day you could be wine waiting at a VIP event , the next pouring...

Ashleigh Coleman
May 15, 20223 min read
Arc’s Top Tip For Interviews
You’ve been invited for an interview and you’re excited that you may be about to actually afford to shop for once without the help of...

Ashleigh Coleman
May 3, 20226 min read
What Nour Can Teach Us About Overcoming Barriers
One person who has experienced this is our Midland’s Team Member, Nour; diagnosed with a severe dissociative and anxiety disorder a few years ago, she felt that she would never be able to work more than once a week for meeting new people caused her severe anxiety. However, after joining Arc, Nour found that the more shifts she completed, the more confidence she gained and the easier it got. She now works not one but two jobs and more importantly, actually enjoys working.

Ashleigh Coleman
May 3, 20227 min read


400 shifts, 5 years, 1 hard worker and lots of fun!
Congratulations to Nurat from Arc London who recently completed her 400th shift with Arc! This is a huge achievement, and we are so...

Ashleigh Coleman
Apr 7, 20223 min read
Understanding Arc’s 2020-21 Emissions Report
With our Impact Strategy launched, you already know the big goals we set out to achieve by 2025. One of them is to reach net-zero...

Ashleigh Coleman
Mar 2, 20222 min read
We got Gold! Arc Awarded Investors in People GOLD Status
In 2018 we started the journey to focus on our biggest asset, our people, resulting in us obtaining Silver status. 3 years on we have...

Ashleigh Coleman
Feb 7, 20223 min read


Soaring to Success – Arc Team Member Taken on Permanently by Theme Park Client
It’s not just pouring pints and laying tables that Arc Team Members can experience! Before lockdown 2 and then 3(!) we were providing...

Ashleigh Coleman
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Taking Advantage of Development Opportunities at Arc
“Make use of opportunities to study wherever you can” our Senior People operations Manager Lizzie explains why working and studying was...

Ashleigh Coleman
Jan 11, 20222 min read
How to Succeed on Shift and Receive Great Feedback
Turn up with a smile and enthusiasm Whether it’s your first ever shift or your 50th, it’s important to turn up to each one with an eagerness to succeed and a positive attitude. Smile at all your colleagues, managers and customers and be as friendly as possible. Go above and beyond Always offer to help with any tasks, whether they are part of your specific job role or not. You may be working on a bar but the waiting on team may need help clearing plates and glasses — as long y

Ashleigh Coleman
Dec 5, 20212 min read
Why Flexible Work Can Benefit Uni Students
Are you a student looking for bar work or hospitality work during uni? Explore how flexible work can benefit you!

Ashleigh Coleman
Sep 16, 20213 min read


Temp to Perm – My Story
One of our Lead People Operations Managers Amy, has been at Arc for nearly half a decade. From temping on the side of a dancing career to...

Ashleigh Coleman
Jun 20, 20215 min read

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