Legislation, competition and the need for profitability mean that floristry businesses are under pressure to keep the skills of their staff up-to-date. A poor perception of the industry is also resulting in a lack of recruits to the industry, a problem which needs to be rectified if the industry is to remain sustainable.
Employers within the floristry industry need to be flexible and adaptable – and understand that it is the skills of the individuals within the business which keeps it driving forward.
At Lantra, we can make a real difference because we understand the issues that face florists. By sourcing affordable training opportunities, lobbying for better communication and providing commercial development and support, we can give you access to help – when you need it.
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Neil Whittaker, sporting a Union Jack waistcoat, came a very creditable seventh amidst hot competition at the 13th Interflora World Cup championships in Shanghai. The three-day spectacular attracted a huge and enthusiatic audience.
- Are you an employer and want to work with schools and colleges to deliver high quality work experience placements and work-related learning but are unsure of what this might involve? Download Lantra's new guidance document which offers practical advice on what you can offer young people and what to consider.
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Lantra reveals its latest research report: A Skills Assessment for the Environmental and Land-based Sector. The report is accompanied by industry, region and nation specific factsheets, that outline the skills gaps and shortages of the current workforce and identifies the projected skills needs through to 2017. Click here to find out more.
- Floristry skills finally recognised by the Office for National Statistics, thanks to feedback from industry. Click here to find out more.
- Take a look at a day in the life of a florist to find out what a career in this industry would entail. For more clips on careers in the environmental and land-based sector click here...
