Fired Up, Not Burnt Out: Putting People First This Festive Season - Brought to you by Tech On Toast x Planday

🎄Fired Up, Not Burnt Out: Putting People First This Festive Season

📅 Thursday 16th October 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Caravan, Covent Garden, London

Join Planday for a festive edition of our Fired Up, Not Burnt Out series — designed to help hospitality leaders prioritise people during the most demanding time of year. As Christmas approaches, packed schedules and rising guest expectations often put pressure on teams. This session will explore how operators can support wellbeing, foster resilience, and keep people at the heart of operations while delivering outstanding service.

What to expect:

🎤 A candid panel: Festive Pressure – How to Protect Your People Without Compromising Service
⚡ Practical strategies for supporting staff wellbeing during the Christmas rush
🥐 A seasonal breakfast at Caravan, Covent Garden
🤝 Networking with senior hospitality peers and thought-leaders

🎙️ Speakers

You’ll hear from Mike Phillips, Head of Talent Attraction at Nightcap, on how late-night venues can keep teams energised through the festive rush; Trudi Parr, Head of People & Development at Mollie’s, the innovative motel and diner brand, sharing how a fast-growing concept can create a people-first culture during peak trading; and Chris Fletcher, Founder of Tech on Toast, who’ll be hosting the conversation. 

Together, they’ll explore practical ways to protect wellbeing, maintain resilience, and deliver great guest experiences while keeping people at the centre of operations.

Who’s it for?

Mid to senior-level hospitality professionals who want to build resilience in their teams and create a people-first culture throughout the busiest season of the year.

Spaces are limited – secure your spot now!

OPERATORS ONLY!!!