Level up your learning: Gamification's role in hospitality's future

The recent GCSE and A-level results  mark the start of a new academic year, a time when the hospitality sector typically sees a surge in job applications as students seek part-time work.

However, with the current labour shortages, it’s more important than ever to onboard new hires quickly and effectively.

Our eBook offers practical insights into how gamified learning can help you streamline the learning process, ensuring that new employees hit the ground running.

By reducing cognitive load and using active learning techniques, you can help your team retain crucial information and apply it on the job - whether they’re serving customers on the front line or mixing up the perfect cocktail.

How gamified learning can transform hospitality's workforce challenges

In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, the challenges are real and the stakes are high. With labour shortages and employee burnout continuing to grow, the industry grapples with a workforce that’s stretched thin, stressed out and struggling to keep up.

But amid these challenges, a beacon of hope: the power of effective, engaging learning that not only educates – but transforms.

As highlighted in a recent survey, over half of UK hospitality managers acknowledge their teams suffer from low morale, high turnover and deteriorating service quality. Yet, despite these hurdles, a significant portion of managers believe that their learning programmes keep employees engaged and motivated.

But what if we could take this engagement to the next level?

Enter gamified learning – a dynamic, interactive approach that promises to do just that. Over here at Mapal, we’ve put our theories to the test with our very own team, using gamification to turn traditional learning solutions on its head.

In our new eBook, Gamified learning: Enhancing engagement and driving behavioural change, we share the insights and strategies that made our 21-day cocktail-making challenge a resounding success.

But why should you care about gamified learning? Because it works.

Gamification taps into human psychology, leveraging intrinsic motivators like autonomy, competence and relatedness to create an engaging, enjoyable learning experience. This isn’t just about making learning fun – it’s about driving real, lasting behavioural change that translates to better performance on the job (and ultimately, employee empowerment and satisfaction).

Why it’s a game-changer for your business

Our eBook delves deep into the theory behind gamified learning, but more importantly, it shows you how to apply these principles in practice.

Through our 21-day cocktail challenge, we saw first-hand how gamification can turn mundane tasks into exciting challenges, making learning not just effective but also enjoyable.

Here’s why you need to download this eBook:

1. Supercharge your learning solutions: Discover how to transform your learning sessions into immersive experiences that your team will actually look forward to.
   
   With gamification, learning becomes an adventure, complete with challenges, rewards and a sense of achievement that keeps employees coming back for more.
    
2. Drive real change: Learn the secrets of behavioural change and how consistent, interactive learning can significantly improve your team’s skills and performance.
   
   Our eBook breaks down the science of behaviour change and shows you how to implement it in your own learning programmes.
    
3. Boost your business: The benefits of gamified learning go beyond just engagement. By fostering a motivated and well-trained workforce, you’ll see tangible improvements in customer service, employee retention, and ultimately, your bottom line.
   
   As the hospitality industry faces ongoing challenges, effective learning solutions could be the key to staying competitive.

To wrap it up... 

This essential but damn tough industry is only getting trickier.

Whether we’re talking about fewer workers, challenges in motivating teams, higher levels of burnout or simply evolving with the ways people take in and engage with learning – investing in your team’s development through engaging, interactive learning is essential.

So, for those of you (which is pretty much everyone) looking to improve employee retention, boost morale and make training more effective, this eBook has the insights you need.

Why wait? Download your copy today to start transforming your learning programmes into a powerful tool for success.